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| Flowback - How the Texas Natural Gas Boom Affects Health and Safety |
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| Written by Jeff Whittaker | |||
| Friday, 15 April 2011 14:12 | |||
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This week, the Texas Oil and Gas Accountability Project (TX-OGAP) released an informative new report titled, 'Flowback - How the Texas Natural Gas Boom Effects Health and Safety'. Living here in Flower Mound, we are often inundated with gas drilling articles and reports. If you are only going to read one in the coming weeks, I encourage you to make this it. The report and accompanying press release can be found at www.earthworksaction.org. The report makes clear that this is an ongoing battle; one best fought with an informed citizenry. While I wish it were not true, gas drilling remains the single largest issue threatening the quality of life of Flower Mound families. What is clear to me is that although in the last year under Mayor Northern's leadership our community has made great strides in protecting our citizens from health, safety and welfare effects of urban gas drilling, there is much left to be done. Mayor Northern knows this as does Mayor Pro-tem Filidoro, and Councilmembers Hayden and Lyda. They are all committed to protecting this community without hesitation or equivocation. Because I am as committed as they are and have the depth of experience to join them in addressing these and other complex challenges, I have earned each of their endorsements on the Town Council race for Place #1. I have not and will not accept an endorsement nor money from pro-drilling special interests, especially those motivated by their own profit, who have brazenly petitioned the state to interfere with our town's right to regulate gas drilling within the boundaries of our own municipality at the expense of the health and safety of our families. I hope you find the report informative and that I can count on your vote in the upcoming municipal election. Jeff Whittaker
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Kendra has been open on her stand on all issues facing the town - I recommend each person interested in voting to take a good look at her website and ask questions to her or her campaign volunteers at the polling place if they need clarification. She will ask tough questions when needed and she is standing for the benefit of all the residents of Flower Mound. While her words have been twisted by her opponents, I am confident voters who look deeper will understand why Kendra has the support of several people who worked very hard on the earlier petition drive against CCFs.
1. Stephenson says she has 20 years experience?. Whittaker is a reputable financial planner and CPA in Flower Mound. His reputation is untarnished.
2. Stephenson has been involved in Flo Mo for 2 years including a brief stint on O&G. Whittaker has served on P&Z, Flo Mo Community Development Corp., Flo Mo Chamber of Commerce and is a board member to Flo Mo library and the new hospital. She quit based on principles, he continues to serve.
3. Stephenson’s single leadership track record is her recent time as the Sanctuary HOA president. According to most, that ended poorly. Whittaker is a leader on various boards and as a small business owner in Flo Mo.
4. When it comes to the hot button issue of drilling, Whittaker has been consistent. Stephenson has been confusing given her recent desire to "explore" drilling.
Based on actions and experience, not talk, Whittaker is the superior candidate.
www.KendraForFM.com
www.electjeffw.com
HAPPY VOTING!
Conspiracy? - I haven't heard of a conspiracy except if you mean when someone from the Town called Ronnie and told him the moratorium was comming - now that's a conspiracy.
How does that make you feel that you being one of the town's biggest activist was sold out by the very people that you fought to put in office? See what loyalty gets you?
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