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30 January 2015
The Honorable Rick Scott
Office of the Governor
State of Florida, The Capitol
400 S. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL
32399-0001
Governor Scott:
I write you as a representative of the City of Sebastian. Sebastian has, generally, supported your
efforts to expand economic opportunities for all of our citizens. In addition, Sebastian has trusted
our Governor to do the right thing for all its citizens. Recent events however, concerning the All
Aboard Florida initiative, have shaken our collective belief that the State of Florida, and its
Governor, are not protecting the interests of all Florida citizens in an equitable manner.
As you know, comments to the All Aboard Florida Draft Environmental Impact Statement were
due in the office of the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) on 03 December 2014. The City of
Sebastian submitted its comments on 01 December 2014. The City document was/is eight
hundred plus (800+) pages. Significant time, effort, and expense were invested by the City in
responding to the FRA and submitting a timely response to an incredibly important public issue.
Recent public reports have disclosed that the State of Florida failed to submit its comments to the
FRA by the required deadline. Frankly, as a public servant, I am stunned by this apparent lack of
responsibility, unconscionable nonfeasance, and blatant disregard for the public trust. I can only
hope that there are some kind of "behind -the -scenes" remedies that you, as Chief Executive of
our State, are pursuing.
Please be aware that the public is closely watching the events surrounding All Aboard Florida.
The City of Sebastian is committed to protecting its citizens. We expect no less from our State
government.
Richard Gillmor
Mayor
cc: Sen. Marco Rubio; Sen. Bill Nelson; Rep. Bill Posey; Sen. Thad Altman; Rep. Debbie
Mayfield