Houston invites comment on rail spur

This is regarding the story headlined “Houston wants to make tracks” in the Oct. 12 Frontiersman from a Houston City Council member.

I would like to extend an invitation to an informal question-and-answer presentation by the Mat-Su Borough for the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension. Nothing has been discussed by this council and we are looking forward to public comment from residents and neighbors of Big Lake. This meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at Houston City Hall. As a city we are always looking for ways to support our needs — roads, police and fire — and to strengthen the economy by bringing in jobs.

This rail spur may or may not fit in with what we desire, but the only way to find out is to be fully informed. Please consider joining us and voice your opinions now.

This is our opportunity as a city to respond to the needs of a growing state and Borough with respect to our own desires for what happens in our backyards. As council members serving you, please let us hear your questions and concerns in person Thursday, or contact me by e-mail at getinvolvedmatsu@hotmail.com. Comments can also be submitted through a Borough Web site, www.portmacrail.com.

Sandy McDonald

Houston City Council