Governor Mitt Romney and the Disabled

Press Releases

2006

09-07-2006, ROMNEY SIGNS BILL AUTHORIZING Disabled DISABLED PARTICIPATION ON REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARDS

Quotes

• “I am very pleased to sign legislation that will help the disabled community to influence policy and advocate for greater accessibility within public transportation,” said Governor Romney. - Governor Mitt Romney, 09-07-2006 Press Release

• “Members of the disabled community are heavily reliant on public transportation to function in their day-to-day lives,” said Mrs. Romney, who lobbied legislative leadership to enact the bill. “For this reason, it is especially important for them to be able to take part in RTA meetings and make their voices heard if issues of concern arise.”