[homeles_ot-l] Fwd: Community Pass at risk?

[Cullen, Alex]

Hi folks:
 
Just to belay an over-reaction, Mr. Mercier was referring to the discounts offered to the Student Bus Pass and to the Eco-Pass, not to the Community Bus Pass. However, most bus fares will be going up by 5% (including the Community Bus Pass) according to the proposed City budget.
 

Alex Cullen 
Councillor, Bay Ward 
City of Ottawa 
110 Laurier Ave. W. 
Ottawa K1P 1J1 
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Hello Community Pass Supporters, 

I don't mean to alarm people because I don't have much information yet, but the Ottawa Sun carried an article yesterday (Nov. 27th) which indicated that Alain Mercier, Director of Transit Services was suggesting that one of the City options being considered to deal with Ottawa's budget woes is"chopping bus pass discount rates for students and other users".   This was not an option that was put forth in the draft budget, as far as I can tell.  I'm trying to find out more information, but have been unable to talk to the people I need to speak to.  I will send more info when I know. 

In the meantime, however, it would not hurt if people wanted to call or email their Councillor and the Chair of Transit Committee Alex Cullen and the Mayor.  Tell them that in no way should discounted bus passes be cut.  Tell them your stories of how the Community Pass has helped you or someone you know.  

Attached is the contact list for City Council.  

Please circulate this note to others who use the Community Pass.  

Thank you for your help. <<City of Ottawa Council 2007.doc>> 

Lisa Jamieson 
Community Mental Health Consultant 
Canadian Mental Health Association, 
Ottawa Branch 
1355 Bank Street, Suite 301 
Ottawa K1H 8K7 
613  737-7791 ext. 125 
lisaj at cmhaottawa.ca 

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