Forum       Forum  Discussions  Jen  "Jen" in politics   Previous   Next    5/9/2006 3:33 AM    chuck 1056 posts "Jen" in politics  Yes, I'm doing it again. Also found this on thewilliamscenter.com As I thought might happen, Michelle is getting into politics. The girl has a lot to say. For the same reason, I think she and Heath may take the MTM route and start their own production company. Perhaps the only way to make the movies they want to make. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn Announces Formation of Advisory Board "Brooklynites Including Rosie Perez, Steve Buscemi, Jonathan Lethem, Heath Ledger, Jhumpa Lahiri, David Salle, Dan Zanes, Nelson George, Congressman Major Owens and Supreme Court Eminent Domain Lead Plaintiff Susette Kelo Join the Fight Against Bruce Ratner's "Atlantic Yards" Behemoth and For Sensible, Democratic Development "BROOKLYN, NY -- Question: What do Brooklyn residents such as author Jonathan Lethem (Fortress of Solitude), actor and filmmaker Steve Buscemi (Fargo, The Sopranos), actors Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams (Brokeback Mountain), actor Rosie Perez (Do the Right Thing, Lackawanna Blues), artist David Salle, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri (Interpreter of Maladies and The Namesake), musician Dan Zanes, filmmaker and cultural critic Nelson George (Everyday People), author Jonathan Safran Foer (Everything Is Illuminated), activist and radio personality Bob Law, and Congressman Major Owens know about Bruce Ratner's "Atlantic Yards" development proposal that has compelled them to lend their names and support to the fight against it­and for democratic, sensible, sustainable, and community-based development? "Answer: That "Atlantic Yards", the largest single-source development proposal in the history of New York City, would cost taxpayers at least $1.6 billion; is wholly out of scale and character with the historic, low-rise residential communities that surround it; has no local legislative oversight or genuine community input; would create a traffic nightmare at Brooklyn's crossroads of Atlantic and Flatbush avenues; relies on an unconstitutional use and abuse of eminent domain; and places the greed and profit of one wealthy developer above the real needs of the communities it would affect. "After more than two years of advocating for community-based planning' accountable and transparent processes, sustainable and contextual development, and fighting against Forest City Ratner's "Atlantic Yards" proposal, Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn (DDDB) today announced the formation of its Advisory Board. The board is comprised of 33 prominent individuals­predominantly New Yorkers and Brooklynites­from diverse fields and areas of expertise, including the heroic lead plaintiff in the lightning-rod Supreme Court eminent domain case, Susette Kelo. "Board members' involvement with DDDB will range from lending their names in support of our efforts to actively working on fundraising, outreach, political outreach, public relations and education. "The Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn Advisory Board members are: Mr. Pheeroan akLaff – Musician Ms. Jo Andres – Artist Mr. Marshall Brown – Professor of Architecture Mr. Steve Buscemi – Actor, Filmmaker Reverend Dennis Dillon – Chief Executive Minister, The Brooklyn Christian Center Reverend David Dyson – Pastor, Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church Ms. Jennifer Egan – Author and Journalist Mr. Sean Elder – Professor and Journalist Mr. Jonathan Safran Foer – Author Ms. Marian Fontana – Founder, 9/11 Widows and Victim Family Association Dr. Mindy Fullilove – Author and Professor Mr. Peter Galassi – Museum Curator Mr. Nelson George – Writer, Filmmaker and Cultural Critic Ms. Christabel Gough – Preservationist Ms. Sheri Holman – Author Ms. Susette Kelo – Homeowner, Lead Plaintiff in Kelo v. City of New London Ms. Nicole Krauss – Author Mr. Clem Labine – Entrepreneur and Preservationist Ms. Jhumpa Lahiri – Author Mr. Bob Law – Entrepreneur and Community Activist Mr. Heath Ledger – Actor Mr. Jonathan Lethem – Author Mr. Francis Morrone – Author and Literary Historian Ms. Peggy Northrop – Editor, More Magazine Ms. Evelyn Ortner – Preservationist The Honorable Major Owens – United States Congressman Ms. Rosie Perez – Actor Mr. David Salle – Artist Mr. Robert Sullivan – Author Ms. Michelle Williams – Actor Ms. Martha Wilson – Artist and Founding Director, Franklin Furnace Archive, Inc. Mr. Dan Zanes – Musician Mr. David Zirin – Sports Commentator "To my mind Ratner's plan does not respect what is unique, inherent and crucial to Brooklyn's landscape and history. The ‘Atlantic Yards' proposal is completely out of character with the existing scale and mocks Brooklyn's beautiful diverse cultures. His vision will increase traffic, pollution and asthma. Heath and I moved to Brooklyn for light and space and air. If Mr. Ratner lived here he would understand what we love about it and why we want to preserve our open skies." – Michelle Williams, Actor "More here: http://www.developdontdestroy.org/php/pres...08DDDBBoard.php ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chuck  5/9/2006 5:57 AM    Dollface 394 posts Wow, that Michelle continues to impress me day after day. She really is something to aspire to. You go, girl! :) Thanks for the info, as always, chuck.  Page 1 of 1   Previous   Next     Forum  Discussions  Jen  "Jen" in politics