I called Mary Hussmann, the indefatigable driving force behind Grass Roots Organizing, first thing Thursday morning to congratulate her on the news. That was the news that the board of REDI voted Wednesday to abandon efforts to create an Enhanced Economic Zone in parts of Columbia.
GEORGE KENNEDY: Engaged citizens were key to EEZ defeat
Thursday, December 13, 2012 | 4:49 p.m. CST;
updated 8:43 p.m. CST, Thursday, December 13, 2012
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