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Originally Posted by OU812
I wouldn't be so quick to praise ole Kirk Watson. The guy has a LOT of skeletons in his closet... And in public office he seems to do what is politically expedient for HIM and the interests of his political cronies more so than what the people want. Most notably his stance on the tolling of 5 of Austin's existing highways- despite repeated outcries and massive protests during the CAMPO meetings of 2007 and in years prior....He just sits there with a smug look on his face as numerous residents expressed their frustration about having their city filled with upwards of 10 toll roads- all with ZERO votes from the public (only votes amongst the politicians).
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If you like urban development and the environment, tolling those 'existing highways' [sic] was absolutely the right thing to do - as it starts to reverse the huge subsidies from urban drivers (and non-drivers) to suburban commuters.
[sic] because you anti-toll kooks are wrong - the existing highway's not being tolled anyways - just the new limited access capacity.
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