Dear Friends and Neighbors,

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! 

Tuesday, October 21 was the PUBLIC HEARING for rezoning this project before a joint meeting of the Raleigh City Council and Planning Commission. Through the efforts of BringWholeFoods.org, we had about 100 people there in support of the project! The positive impression you made on the City Council and Planning Commission by making the effort to attend will prove critical to succeeding in the rezoning necessary for this project to come to fruition.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU GOES OUT TO:

• Dan Saylor, resident of Greystone Village and President of the Greystone Village Homeowner’s Association; and
• Tim Klapish, Co-Chair of BringWholeFoods.org and key supporter from Madison Park

Dan and Tim both spoke to the City in support of the project. All of us who want a Whole Foods in North Raleigh owe a debt of gratitude to Tim and Dan for their willingness and commitment to this effort.

The next step in the rezoning process will be determined, when the Planning Commission makes a committee assignment for the rezoning case. We’ll keep you posted on how the schedule of meetings unfolds.

WE’RE NOT DONE.

There are still several hoops to jump through. Until we have the rezoning petition approved, “it ain’t over till it’s over.” So, in the meantime, please continue telling our elected officials that you SUPPORT this project. Don't let your voice go unheard!

• Please sign the petition showing your support for this project.

• If you have already signed the petition, send a letter to the City Council by clicking on the button labeled: "Contact my Elected Official" at the www.BringWholeFoods.org website. These emails are critically important to our petition.

ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS…

If you would like to voice your support to the Planning Commission or City Council directly, we’d be pleased to know this. Call Paul Muñana at Regency Centers at 919.831.4900 to let him know.

Again, thank you BringWholeFoods.org for your continued support of this petition. If you have any questions, please call Paul at Regency at 919.831.4900.

Best Regards,

Chris Widmayer


If you have ever shopped at Whole Foods you know what a great store it is. Spread the word to your neighbors and friends, so that we can show them the support of our communities. If you haven't been to Whole Foods, check out their website at www.wholefoodsmarket.com on each link below to view additional articles from the News & Observer: 

  

Sept. 3, 2008 - http://www.newsobserver.com/nrn/story/1204179.html
Aug. 30, 2008 - Whole Foods has signed on
Jul 26, 2008 - Whole Foods fans aims to bring chain to North Raleigh
Jul 4, 2008 - Groceries and good eating



Grassroots Committee for BringWholeFoods.org

Debra Hooper 919-345-5640 (Co-Chair)
Patti and Tim Klapish  (Co-Chair)
Libby Telford   (Co-Chair)
Julie Tomlinson  
Laura Graham
Lanier Cansler
Michael Hood
Jen and Clint Lawrence
Kathy Blum
Ruby Henderson
Jim Mahaffey
Lynn Rosenthal
Mara DiGiorgio
Cheri Aschenbrenner
Chris Kelly