Dear highway widening opponent,

I need your urgent assistance in stopping the SMCTA Board from silencing future criticism of its decisions. Please take the following email action to let the Board know that this is unacceptable.

On Thursday July 10 at 5p, the Board will consider my reappointment to the Community Advisory Committee. The Community Advisory Committee acts as a liaison between the Board (elected officials) and the public, providing independent oversight on the County's use of transportation tax dollars. Sadly, several Board members are trying to block my reappointment, not because of rule violations or poor performance. Rather, they claim that it is inappropriate for me to serve on the advisory committee given my speech against highway widenings and traffic violence in San Mateo County, outside of my SMCTA duties. Other CAC members have noted that my dismissal will have a chilling impact on their ability to speak independently on SMCTA policies.

Thank you for your prompt assistance in the interest of independent advisory bodies and smart transportation decisions,

Mike Swire