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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Delegate Washington –<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for posting on our local bulletin board – please feel free to post the same information on the University/Riverdale Park Patch as well.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One item of particular personal interest from the letter you linked to is that one of the top 5 key issues identified was a “Vibrant Local Economy.” Could you please expand on that from a policy point of view of what initiatives you have either passed, proposed, or are currently working on that specifically addresses this goal as they pertain to Riverdale Park in particular but District 22 and MD as well?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I bring this up because often times there are unintended consequences from policy objectives if not coordinated directly with the folks that are ultimately responsible with the implementation and dealing with the aftermath of well-intentioned goals. We welcome state-level attention and participation with our local efforts that are well underway of the continued re-vitalization of Route 1 and Kenilworth and the re-vitalization of our historic town center that is bringing new tenants into long-vacant retail parcels.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Respectfully,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jonathan<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jonathan W. Ebbeler<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4711 Oliver Street<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Councilman – Ward 1, Town of Riverdale Park<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chair, Economic Development Committee <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>