"They like not having accountability."
County to solicit toll-road plans
10/26/05
Staff
Copyright 2005
Harris County officials agreed Tuesday to solicit investment banks for plans to privatize the toll road authority despite a transportation watchdog group's concerns about selling or leasing the system.
Citizens Transportation Coalition questioned why the group appointed by Commissioners Court to study plans for privatizing the toll road includes only officials, but no neighborhood constituents.
"Where are the citizens? They don't want to have any kind of flak or change what they want to do. They like not having accountability," said Christine Levin, a coalition board member who is a frequent toll -road user.
County Judge Robert Eckels said, "The citizens are represented by the officials. ... So the citizens are well-represented."
© 2005 Houston Chronicle: www.chron.com
10/26/05
Staff
Copyright 2005
Harris County officials agreed Tuesday to solicit investment banks for plans to privatize the toll road authority despite a transportation watchdog group's concerns about selling or leasing the system.
Citizens Transportation Coalition questioned why the group appointed by Commissioners Court to study plans for privatizing the toll road includes only officials, but no neighborhood constituents.
"Where are the citizens? They don't want to have any kind of flak or change what they want to do. They like not having accountability," said Christine Levin, a coalition board member who is a frequent toll -road user.
County Judge Robert Eckels said, "The citizens are represented by the officials. ... So the citizens are well-represented."
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