MTP Launches GOTV Campaign VOLUNTEER FOR YES MAPS NOW

[Urban Pioneer]

MTP Modern Transit Project Launches GOTV "Get Out The Vote"

I am encouraging all of OKC Talk to leave their computers and actively support the campaign by distributing yard signs, pamphlets, posters, and door-to-door education.

I will be taking the next 9 days to actively engage and train volunteers.

MTP will have direct access to yards signs and all YES Maps Campaign material.

Undoubtedly, many of you are concerned about voter apathy and an increasing "guerrilla style" campaign by the opposition. MTP committee and Advisory Board Members are taking a lead in coordinating volunteer efforts.

VOLUNTEER NOW Send me an e-mail directly at volunteer@mtpokc.com

I will make sure that your time is used wisely and effectively. Feel free to take a day off if you can spare it to propel Oklahoma City forward!

[HOT ROD]

I wish I were a resident, I would surely help out!

YES for This MAPS!

[iron76hd]

Polls aren't looking so good huh? Good luck! MAPS3 is a no go. This is a sign of just how bad it's really going. VOTE NO.

[Urban Pioneer]

Oh yeah Iron. Just because people want to volunteer is not a reflection of any poll. I am not privy to polling data. I am encouraging people to get involved in what should be a respectful and democratic process.

[iron76hd]

Not totally against public transportation, but I've actually started counting passengers. On 2 trolley's and 5 buses, I've counted 7 riders total from all 7 modes of transportation.

We've seen the estimate is 22 million dollars PER MILE for your rail system. Does that sound about right? How many riders do you expect a day? This is just for downtown correct? The rest of the citizens won't be able to catch the rail from 15 miles outside of town and ride to work and leave their cars at home will they? What's going to be the estimated daily operating cost to this City's Citizens for the rail system?

[Urban Pioneer]

You crack me up Iron. Go to the mass transit thread and read up on it won't you. I am not going to lower myself to your level and debate a useless argument with someone unwilling to consider that they might be wrong.

Read, be educated, then prosper.

[iron76hd]

Urban,

Wow! I guess you don't want to bother with giving any info out? I am a taxpayer and was just curious. I thought you'd take a min to try and convince me that this was a good idea.

I guess as a taxpayer that will be helping foot the bill for this project doesn't deserve an explanation.

Nice strategy. I

[Larry OKC]

Urban, I agree and would encourage those of BOTH sides to become as active as they can. I want every registered voter's voice to be heard (even though I am in the No camp, non-related to the Police/Fire stance)

When only about half of the residents in OKC are even registered to vote and voter turnout for a single-issue, local election is typically low (15% mol, which translates to about 7.5% of the residents voting), makes it difficult to say that the "entire community" has spoken or a "mandate" has been served (no matter which side is victorious, by whatever margin). The actual decision is actually decided by a small minority of the citizens.

The apathy of the citizens/voters is, well...pathetic

Even if you can't be active, at the very least, be as informed as you can, make your decision based on the verifiable facts and VOTE on Dec 8th.

I will get down off my soapbox (at least until the next post):

[iron76hd]

Thank you Larry.

Agreed.

urban. Do you have a copy of the study that was done by the council in reference to the Light rail system and it's cost? I'd be interested in reading it. I've looked at the website you suggested. NONE of the answers to the question's I asked were contained. So you don't waste my time again. I'd like to read the study. If you could post it. It would be appreciated.

I mean that is just one of the projects you want voters to vote YES for isn't it?

[betts]

iron, I don't believe there's any light rail included in MAPS. You might look at the proposals.

[Urban Pioneer]

Iron, I said read the mass transit thread. Learn to respect blog etiquette and stay on subject of the thread. This thread is for those who would like to discuss volunteering for the Yes Campaign.

[andy157]

Iron, I said read the mass transit thread. Learn to respect blog etiquette and stay on subject of the thread. This thread is for those who would like to discuss volunteering for the Yes Campaign.

So you consider those of us who oppose MAPS 3 "Guerrillas" I guess you consider those who support MAPS 3 angels. You need to learn some respect yourself. Belittling taxpaying Citizens because they don't think like you shows a lack of class my friend.

[okcpulse]

I don't think iron gets the concept of a proactive city. The idea is to create mass transit that people will WANT to use. Our current transit system is a joke. No one wants to use it. So thanks for you hand counts, but no thanks.

Oklahoma City can be proactive by creating a system our future can use, not wait to become a cancerous craphole like Houston before finally implementing mass transit.

Iron's obviously never heard of the term "forerunner".

[Urban Pioneer]

So you consider those of us who oppose MAPS 3 "Guerrillas" I guess you consider those who support MAPS 3 angels. You need to learn some respect yourself. Belittling taxpaying Citizens because they don't think like you shows a lack of class my friend.

I wasn't belittling Andy. Guerrilla style in campaigning is often a term used to describe a motivated volunteer base. Not gorilla, lol. If Yes people want to win, they have to be as motivated as the opposition. Hope that clarifies.

[andy157]

I wasn't belittling Andy. Guerrilla style in campaigning is often a term used to describe a motivated volunteer base. Not gorilla, lol. If Yes people want to win, they have to be as motivated as the opposition. Hope that clarifies.

Sure you were.

[Blazerfan11]

Give it up Bezdek. You'll never work in this town again after your massive failure. Might want to look into getting a real job, like those of us working on the sensible side of all this...

[betts]

Give it up Bezdek. You'll never work in this town again after your massive failure. Might want to look into getting a real job, like those of us working on the sensible side of all this...

Steve Hunt, what is your problem? Act like an adult, for once.

[Blazerfan11]

Adults work jobs. Propaganda is not a job. Stop following the kidults @ the chamber.

[Blazerfan11]

Also, I'll act how I please. If you don't want to take me seriously, that is your problem ol girl.

[Urban Pioneer]

A small number of volunteers put out several hundred yard signs at requested addresses last night. Now that the weather is a bit kinder, feel free to contact me so MTP can put you to work.

[Popsy]

Jeff

I volunteered within 30 minutes of your original posting and you still have not called me back, so do you really need more volunteers?

[Urban Pioneer]

Yes. We do. I have been working off the I-phone and think I deleted your number by accident. I think I sent you mine, so feel free to call me as we are out in force today. That goes for anyone else as well.

Also there is a sign making lunch (lunch provided) at the chamber starting at 11.

[king183]

Wow. The utter rudeness of the anti-MAPs posters on here is motivating me to volunteer, and I live in Norman. By the way, as Jeff pointed out, some of you need to learn the difference between guerrilla and gorilla, one of which is a widely-used campaign tactic and the other being an awesome animal. Neither one would be belittling, in my opinion.

[jbrown84]

Give it up Bezdek. You'll never work in this town again after your massive failure. Might want to look into getting a real job, like those of us working on the sensible side of all this...

When are we gonna ban this guy? Geez.

[soonerguru]

I agree, jbrown.

This used to be a pleasant website to visit. The mods' hands-off approach has allowed it to deteriorate to a nasty, vile place.

I can't wait 'til this election is over and the hateful trolls leave for good.