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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It must’ve been voted in, what about all the people who voted for it?[/quote]

1200 residents of Alexandria signed a petition for it.

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I would like to know if each and every signature was actually an Alexandria resident. There were bike advocacy groups who had nothing to do with Alexandria in the hearings and asking people to come.   The Seminary Hill residents did not want this.  The fire station and hospital down the street also didn't want this. It's a huge headache, all for some bike lanes to get some federal money.  The City Council didn't want this, and then Justin broke the tie.  He is just waiting for Beyer to retire and then he is running for his Congressional Seat.  Help us![/quote]

Every single one was from Alexandria.     There  were no bike advocacy groups from outside the City at any Council hearing.   Many Seminary Hill residents supported it.  The Fire dept said it was okay, and the hospital did not object.

There is no federal money involved, its part of the regular repaving budget.  3 council members supported it, 3 opposed. Justin has a vote on the Council also. Thats how the ALX Council works.
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NOPE.  That’s a lie.  The Fire Dept strongly opposed this, they said so publicly, the last chief was removed, and Justin instructed the city manager to pick a new fire chief who would agree with him.  Justin has brought a slaughterhouse, scooters, this Seminary nonsense, and more to Alexandria.  Every speech now includes how he is Beyers best protege.  He has been in more fights than Allison Silberberg ever was because he is a dictator and not as smart as he advertises.  I think everybodys had it with him.  We sure have.  
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FWIW - the new chief did not agree either.  I was in a meeting a few weeks ago and he said he both misled by staff (not shown all the options) and his words were twisted around because staff cherry plucked one email. [/quote]

Meanwhile emergency vehicles have moved down the road just fine - using the center turn lane as predicted, with cars staying in their lane or moving slightly into the bike lane.

Maybe someone should ask him AFTER he has seen it work. [/quote]

Not sure how that negates the fact that he was misled by staff or feels they misrepresented his views. [/quote]

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