Are you a special interest?

Great, on-point message from my mom's campaign...

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

With only two weeks until the election, my opponent is criticizing me for "pet projects that serve only small 'special interests.'" Norman's high quality of life is the result of citizens who take a special interest in making our community great! Maybe you are one of them?

• 92,000 water customers who have a special interest in water quality in Lake Thunderbird
• 331,000 people who visit Norman's recreation programs and 72,000 who participate in recreation programs
• 2,800 people who gave input in the master park plan process
• Thousands of pet owners who have a special interest in improving Norman's animal shelter
• 65,000 Norman library cardholders who have a special interest in the public library

• 34,000 bicycle-owning households who have a special interest in using trails and bike paths
• Hundreds of businesses and homeowners whose properties are at-risk of flooding and have a special interest in storm water management
• 12,400 children who have a special interest in the library's summer reading programs
• Thousands of citizens who want to be heard on future quality of life issues -- the Porter Corridor, storm water master plan, greenway efforts, or parks priority setting.

If you are one of these special interests, it is time to mobilize and make sure that your voice is heard on city issues.

Please forward this email to all of the other special interests in Norman and make sure they know what is at stake on March 2. We need your help and energy to continue the city's efforts to plan for the future. Volunteer now in any way that you can. Set aside a few hours the next two weekends to get the word out.

Together, we will continue to pull together for all of Norman and continue the progress of our great community.

Remember, March 2 is just two weeks away.

Best Wishes,

Cindy Rosenthal