Great News! Yesterday, April 20, 2011, the judge dismissed the Charlottesville City lawsuit just like the County suit last November. There was a press conference following where several YMCA Board members, myself and the Mayor expressed that the ONLY thing preventing the construction is what this association is doing. We all know that Phil Wendel is behind it. I know it first hand. And for what? He plans to drag this out as long as possible until the community loses interest. Why is he untouchable? Why does he have a monopoly on the media? None of the statements we made at the press conference were made in the press to show the community what is REALLY going on. Now is the time to take action. He plans to appeal and we must go to the where it hurts him - his brand and prestige in the community. Not the ACAC organization, which is made of great hard-working people who produce a great product. HIM. We hurt his brand that claims to do well for the community, but really doesn't because of his actions and excluding a LARGE part of the population that needs wellness. Look for a facebook revolution to start ASAP! If Egypt and Tunisia can do it, so can Charlotteville!
See links to news story below and another editorial - this one from fellow supporter Marc Weathersby.
http://www.nbc29.com/story/14481380/ymca-at-mcintire-park-lawsuit-dismissed
http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/YMCA_Lawsuit_Dismissed_120273849.html
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/apr/10/ymca-project-needs-more-support-ar-963443/
