Friends of The Ritz,

$500,000 for PATCH and The Ritz was approved on "Draft 2" for Bond 2008 earlier this month. Now, The Ritz is threatened to be taken off. The vote to approve the bond package is August 12th and 19th.

The Ritz needs your help! We need you to help convince City Council to let the voters decide! The Ritz will be a vital source of economic development and will improve Downtown. Can the City risk NOT supporting The Ritz?

PATCH has developed a FAQ available at http://www.ccritz.com/faq.html to answer every question and concern that has come up.

Public meetings start this month to give your input!

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 6 p.m. – Second Baptist Church, 6701 S. Staples
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 6 p.m. – Greenwood Senior Center, 4040 Greenwood Dr.

Show your support at City Council meetings (City Hall)
Public comment usually starts at noon. You must sign up by approximately 11:45 to speak during public comment (3 minute limit). Sign up sheet is on the table on the left as you enter Council Chambers. You can also write to your city council member (emails below).

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 (voting)
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 (voting)


Please make a call or send an email to City Council or anyone who you think might have some influence. The Ritz can affect economic development for the whole city. Every City Council member has a vote to support The Ritz. Email them today!

City council emails:
Mayor Henry Garrett, lindale@cctexas.com
Melody Cooper, At Large, joe@melodycooperlaw.com
Mike Hummell, At Large, mhummellcctx@hdhlawfirm.com
Nelda Martinez, At Large, nelda@neldamartinez.com
Bill Kelly, District 1, bill@billkellyonline.com
John Marez, District 2 (Downtown), johnmarezdistrict2@yahoo.com
Priscilla Leal, District 3, priscillalealdistrict3@yahoo.com
Michael McCutchon, District 4, ccdistrict4@stx.rr.com
Larry Elizondo, District 5, lrelizondosr@hotmail.com

The Ritz needs your help! Please show your support however you can.
thank you,
PATCH