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Sample letters, proclamations in support of the Complete Katy Trail
posted by Brent Hugh at 9/06/2006 04:23:00 PM
Businesses, organizations, cities, counties, park departments, individuals, and agencies may use the following sample forms to register their support for the Complete Katy Trail and for the Quad-State Trails Vision.
  • Sample resolution or proclamation, that mayors, county executives, cities, counties, parks boards, or other organizations can adapt and adopt. Available in Word DOC format or PDF format

  • A simpler, shorter version of the resolution that may be more acceptable or easier to use in some situations. Available in Word DOC format or PDF format

  • Sample letter of support, including contact information, available in Word DOC format or PDF format

  • Petition, available in Word DOC format or PDF format. Print the petitions, have citizens sign them, then return as instructed.

  • Online "two-minute" advocacy form. Encourage your members or citizens to use this online form to submit comments in support of the Katy Trail connection to Kansas City:
    http://MoBikeFed.org/CompleteTheKaty
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Complete Katy Trail and the Katy Trail Connection to Kansas City.

These governments, organizations, agencies, and individuals have endorsed the idea of connecting the Katy Trail to Kansas City:
Resolutions on file:

Missouri Bicycle Federation
Kansas City Bicycle Club
Mid-America Regional Council
Cass County Commission
Pleasant Hill City Council
Raytown City Council
Lee's Summit Parks Board
Lee's Summit City Council
Kansas City Parks and Recreation Commission
Kansas City Council


Letters of Support on file

Missouri Park and Recreation Association
Speaker of the House Rod Jetton
Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhauser
Kansas City Councilman Ed Ford
Kansas City Councilman Russ Johnson
Kansas City Councilwoman Deb Hermann
Kansas City Councilwoman Jan Marcason
Raytown Mayor David Bower
State Representative Mike McGhee, District 122, Majority Deputy Whip
State Representative Brad Lager, District 4, House Budget Chairman
State Representative Brian Yates, District 56
State Representative Carl Bearden, District 16
State Representative Dennis Wood, District 62
State Representative Susan Phillips, District 32
State Senator Chris Koster, 31st District
State Senator William Stouffer, 21st District

Other groups, cities, agencies, and organizations that have indicated support:
Governor Matt Blunt
Department of Natural Resources
The Blue Springs Examiner
The Kansas City Star
Numerous cities and counties in the MARC region

Individuals
Over 4500 individuals
If your organization adopts a stance in support of the Complete Katy Trail, please inform director @ mobikefed.org so that your name can be added to this list.
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