November 11, 2008
Councilmember Comrie
250 Broadway, Suite 1865
New York, NY 10007
fax: 1-212-788-7093
Dear Councilmember Comrie,
I write to you in regard to the vending bills
that are before the Consumer Affairs Committee.
The existing vending laws are more than sufficient to maintain the public interest in safe streets.
If there is a vending problem that needs to be addressed,
all that is required is to enforce the existing laws.
Intro #828: I understand that there is an issue with a vendor of written matter in CM Brewer’s district. The existing laws specifically prohibit this, and with proper enforcement, the problem could be solved. To punish all vendors citywide for the violations of a single vendor is heavy-handed and unfair.
Intro #830 is a transparent attempt by Councilmember Gerson and the BIDs to severely and
arbitrarily limit the free speech rights of visual artists.
Intro #832 is a key part of CM Gerson’s “rid the streets of all vendors” plan, by eliminating the small number of legal vending spaces currently in existence. As the city deliberately clutters the sidewalks with objects literally bolted to the ground via the Street Furniture Initiative, this law will make it impossible for vendors to set up legally.
Intro # 846: Business Improvement Districts should not be in a position of authority regarding vendors, particularly 1st Amendment protected vendors.
Sincerely Yours,
<YOUR NAM E>
<YOUR ADDRESS>
November 11, 2008
Councilmember Barron
250 Broadway, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10007
fax: 1-718-649-3111
Dear Councilmember Barron,
I write to you in regard to the vending bills
that are before the Consumer Affairs Committee.
The existing vending laws are more than sufficient to maintain the public interest in safe streets.
If there is a vending problem that needs to be addressed,
all that is required is to enforce the existing laws.
Intro #828: I understand that there is an issue with a vendor of written matter in CM Brewer’s district. The existing laws specifically prohibit this, and with proper enforcement, the problem could be solved. To punish all vendors citywide for the violations of a single vendor is heavy-handed and unfair.
Intro #830 is a transparent attempt by Councilmember Gerson and the BIDs to severely and
arbitrarily limit the free speech rights of visual artists.
Intro #832 is a key part of CM Gerson’s “rid the streets of all vendors” plan, by eliminating the small number of legal vending spaces currently in existence. As the city deliberately clutters the sidewalks with objects literally bolted to the ground via the Street Furniture Initiative, this law will make it impossible for vendors to set up legally.
Intro # 846: Business Improvement Districts should not be in a position of authority regarding vendors, particularly 1st Amendment protected vendors.
Sincerely Yours,
<YOUR NAM E>
<YOUR ADDRESS>
November 11, 2008
Councilmember Gennaro
250 Broadway, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10007
fax:1-718-217-4968
Dear Councilmember Gennaro,
I write to you in regard to the vending bills
that are before the Consumer Affairs Committee.
The existing vending laws are more than sufficient to maintain the public interest in safe streets.
If there is a vending problem that needs to be addressed,
all that is required is to enforce the existing laws.
Intro #828: I understand that there is an issue with a vendor of written matter in CM Brewer’s district. The existing laws specifically prohibit this, and with proper enforcement, the problem could be solved. To punish all vendors citywide for the violations of a single vendor is heavy-handed and unfair.
Intro #830 is a transparent attempt by Councilmember Gerson and the BIDs to severely and
arbitrarily limit the free speech rights of visual artists.
Intro #832 is a key part of CM Gerson’s “rid the streets of all vendors” plan, by eliminating the small number of legal vending spaces currently in existence. As the city deliberately clutters the sidewalks with objects literally bolted to the ground via the Street Furniture Initiative, this law will make it impossible for vendors to set up legally.
Intro # 846: Business Improvement Districts should not be in a position of authority regarding vendors, particularly 1st Amendment protected vendors.
Sincerely Yours,
<YOUR NAM E>
<YOUR ADDRESS>
November 11, 2008
Councilmember Koppell
250 Broadway, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10007
fax: 1-718-549-9945
Dear Councilmember Koppell,
I write to you in regard to the vending bills
that are before the Consumer Affairs Committee.
The existing vending laws are more than sufficient to maintain the public interest in safe streets.
If there is a vending problem that needs to be addressed,
all that is required is to enforce the existing laws.
Intro #828: I understand that there is an issue with a vendor of written matter in CM Brewer’s district. The existing laws specifically prohibit this, and with proper enforcement, the problem could be solved. To punish all vendors citywide for the violations of a single vendor is heavy-handed and unfair.
Intro #830 is a transparent attempt by Councilmember Gerson and the BIDs to severely and
arbitrarily limit the free speech rights of visual artists.
Intro #832 is a key part of CM Gerson’s “rid the streets of all vendors” plan, by eliminating the small number of legal vending spaces currently in existence. As the city deliberately clutters the sidewalks with objects literally bolted to the ground via the Street Furniture Initiative, this law will make it impossible for vendors to set up legally.
Intro # 846: Business Improvement Districts should not be in a position of authority regarding vendors, particularly 1st Amendment protected vendors.
Sincerely Yours,
<YOUR NAM E>
<YOUR ADDRESS>
November 11, 2008
Councilmember Liu
250 Broadway, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10007
fax: 1-212-788-8964
fax: 1-718-888-0331
Dear Councilmember Liu,
I write to you in regard to the vending bills
that are before the Consumer Affairs Committee.
The existing vending laws are more than sufficient to maintain the public interest in safe streets.
If there is a vending problem that needs to be addressed,
all that is required is to enforce the existing laws.
Intro #828: I understand that there is an issue with a vendor of written matter in CM Brewer’s district. The existing laws specifically prohibit this, and with proper enforcement, the problem could be solved. To punish all vendors citywide for the violations of a single vendor is heavy-handed and unfair.
Intro #830 is a transparent attempt by Councilmember Gerson and the BIDs to severely and
arbitrarily limit the free speech rights of visual artists.
Intro #832 is a key part of CM Gerson’s “rid the streets of all vendors” plan, by eliminating the small number of legal vending spaces currently in existence. As the city deliberately clutters the sidewalks with objects literally bolted to the ground via the Street Furniture Initiative, this law will make it impossible for vendors to set up legally.
Intro # 846: Business Improvement Districts should not be in a position of authority regarding vendors, particularly 1st Amendment protected vendors.
Sincerely Yours,
<YOUR NAM E>
<YOUR ADDRESS>
November 11, 2008
Councilmember Gerson
250 Broadway
New York, NY 10007
1-212-788-7727
Dear Councilmember Gerson,
I write to you in regard to the vending bills
that are before the Consumer Affairs Committee.
The existing vending laws are more than sufficient to maintain the public interest in safe streets.
If there is a vending problem that needs to be addressed,
all that is required is to enforce the existing laws.
Intro #828: I understand that there is an issue with a vendor of written matter in CM Brewer’s district. The existing laws specifically prohibit this, and with proper enforcement, the problem could be solved. To punish all vendors citywide for the violations of a single vendor is heavy-handed and unfair.
Intro #830 is a transparent attempt by you and the BIDs to severely and
arbitrarily limit the free speech rights of visual artists.
Intro #832 is a key part of your “rid the streets of all vendors” plan, by eliminating the small number of legal vending spaces currently in existence. As the city deliberately clutters the sidewalks with objects literally bolted to the ground via the Street Furniture Initiative, this law will make it impossible for vendors to set up legally.
Intro # 846: Business Improvement Districts should not be in a position of authority regarding vendors, particularly 1st Amendment protected vendors.
Sincerely Yours,
<YOUR NAM E>
<YOUR ADDRESS>
November 11, 2008
Councilmember James
250 Broadway, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10007
1-212-788-7712
Dear Councilmember James,
I write to you in regard to the vending bills
that are before the Consumer Affairs Committee.
The existing vending laws are more than sufficient to maintain the public interest in safe streets.
If there is a vending problem that needs to be addressed,
all that is required is to enforce the existing laws.
Intro #828: I understand that there is an issue with a vendor of written matter in CM Brewer’s district. The existing laws specifically prohibit this, and with proper enforcement, the problem could be solved. To punish all vendors citywide for the violations of a single vendor is heavy-handed and unfair.
Intro #830 is a transparent attempt by Councilmember Gerson and the BIDs to severely and
arbitrarily limit the free speech rights of visual artists.
Intro #832 is a key part of CM Gerson’s “rid the streets of all vendors” plan, by eliminating the small number of legal vending spaces currently in existence. As the city deliberately clutters the sidewalks with objects literally bolted to the ground via the Street Furniture Initiative, this law will make it impossible for vendors to set up legally.
Intro # 846: Business Improvement Districts should not be in a position of authority regarding vendors, particularly 1st Amendment protected vendors.
Sincerely Yours,
<YOUR NAM E>
<YOUR ADDRESS>
November 11, 2008
Councilmember Mealy
250 Broadway, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10007
1-212-442-0292
Dear Councilmember Mealy,
I write to you in regard to the vending bills
that are before the Consumer Affairs Committee.
The existing vending laws are more than sufficient to maintain the public interest in safe streets.
If there is a vending problem that needs to be addressed,
all that is required is to enforce the existing laws.
Intro #828: I understand that there is an issue with a vendor of written matter in CM Brewer’s district. The existing laws specifically prohibit this, and with proper enforcement, the problem could be solved. To punish all vendors citywide for the violations of a single vendor is heavy-handed and unfair.
Intro #830 is a transparent attempt by Councilmember Gerson and the BIDs to severely and
arbitrarily limit the free speech rights of visual artists.
Intro #832 is a key part of CM Gerson’s “rid the streets of all vendors” plan, by eliminating the small number of legal vending spaces currently in existence. As the city deliberately clutters the sidewalks with objects literally bolted to the ground via the Street Furniture Initiative, this law will make it impossible for vendors to set up legally.
Intro # 846: Business Improvement Districts should not be in a position of authority regarding vendors, particularly 1st Amendment protected vendors.
Sincerely Yours,
<YOUR NAM E>
<YOUR ADDRESS>
November 11, 2008
Councilmember Palma
250 Broadway, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10007
1-212-788-1656
Dear Councilmember Palma,
I write to you in regard to the vending bills
that are before the Consumer Affairs Committee.
The existing vending laws are more than sufficient to maintain the public interest in safe streets.
If there is a vending problem that needs to be addressed,
all that is required is to enforce the existing laws.
Intro #828: I understand that there is an issue with a vendor of written matter in CM Brewer’s district. The existing laws specifically prohibit this, and with proper enforcement, the problem could be solved. To punish all vendors citywide for the violations of a single vendor is heavy-handed and unfair.
Intro #830 is a transparent attempt by Councilmember Gerson and the BIDs to severely and
arbitrarily limit the free speech rights of visual artists.
Intro #832 is a key part of CM Gerson’s “rid the streets of all vendors” plan, by eliminating the small number of legal vending spaces currently in existence. As the city deliberately clutters the sidewalks with objects literally bolted to the ground via the Street Furniture Initiative, this law will make it impossible for vendors to set up legally.
Intro # 846: Business Improvement Districts should not be in a position of authority regarding vendors, particularly 1st Amendment protected vendors.
Sincerely Yours,
<YOUR NAM E>
<YOUR ADDRESS>
November 11, 2008
Councilmember Stewart
250 Broadway, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10007
1-718-951-8191
Dear Councilmember Stewart,
I write to you in regard to the vending bills
that are before the Consumer Affairs Committee.
The existing vending laws are more than sufficient to maintain the public interest in safe streets.
If there is a vending problem that needs to be addressed,
all that is required is to enforce the existing laws.
Intro #828: I understand that there is an issue with a vendor of written matter in CM Brewer’s district. The existing laws specifically prohibit this, and with proper enforcement, the problem could be solved. To punish all vendors citywide for the violations of a single vendor is heavy-handed and unfair.
Intro #830 is a transparent attempt by Councilmember Gerson and the BIDs to severely and
arbitrarily limit the free speech rights of visual artists.
Intro #832 is a key part of CM Gerson’s “rid the streets of all vendors” plan, by eliminating the small number of legal vending spaces currently in existence. As the city deliberately clutters the sidewalks with objects literally bolted to the ground via the Street Furniture Initiative, this law will make it impossible for vendors to set up legally.
Intro # 846: Business Improvement Districts should not be in a position of authority regarding vendors, particularly 1st Amendment protected vendors.
Sincerely Yours,
<YOUR NAM E>
<YOUR ADDRESS>