Not sure you understand what the HPO means to you?
Not sure which side is right?
Haven't had time to read the Historic Preservation Ordinance?

If you understand nothing else, understand this:

The opportunity to repeal the HPO IS A ONE TIME OPPORTUNITY!

Per Sec. 33-237 (c) and footnote 2, pg. 18:

The process to allow for reconsideration of the designations of historic districts made or proposed prior to June 9, 2010 is temporary and this process will be removed from the HPO after the reconsideration provisions of the 2010 amendments to this article have been completed.
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To learn more on this issue:

1.  Saying NO to the HPO does not mean loss of  previous deed restricitons http://goo.gl/VJY7o

2.  Why the HPO affects everyone in the Heights area http://goo.gl/4ZL97

3.  Pictures of the HPO and how it affects the Houston Heights http://goo.gl/fUBN

4.  What Marlene Gafrick's letter from the City of Houston doesn't explain about being a historic district http://goo.gl/MBTuL

5.  Pictures of renovations we can't do anymore in the Houston Heights along with photos of the design guidelines showing renovations that are acceptable  http://goo.gl/bjNu5

6.  Photos of houses that can be torn down in the future and renovations you can't make anymore http://goo.gl/UkBIl

7.  Photos of houses that new construction must be compatible with in regards to exterior features, width, roofline, and height of eaves http://goo.gl/Z6Vqs

8.  Questions and comments and a correction regarding criticism I received from one reader http://goo.gl/Z1ac 

9.  How has becoming a historic district 12 years ago (and a protected district 3 years ago) served the Old 6th Ward?  http://goo.gl/3YEe9

10.  Popular questions regarding the new HPO and Responsible Historic Preservation Meeting October 23rd  http://goo.gl/QSHn

11.  Responsible Historic Preservation Meeting October 19th http://goo.gl/pbam

12.  You have until Nov. 17th to make yourself heard.  No action means YES to the HPO and the surrender of your only opportunity to rescind the Historic District designation.  There are many chances to opt in, but only one to get out http:goo.gl/Sabk

13.  Reflection on historic preservation http://goo.gl/lHQQ8

14. Homeowner's personal experience from the Houston Heights Historic District West with the HAHC http://goo.gl/RakKx

15.  See what happened to this homeowner when she tried to repair the rotten wood on her home as mandated by her insurance company so that her insurance would not be cancelled http://goo.gl/n2JZc

16.  What if the unthinkable happens again (Hurricane Ike)?  Will the HPO become an Ordinance of Unintended Consequenses?  http://goo.gl/bv75a

17.  Documentation needed for and how to make a Certificate of Appropriatness application plus the application itself:  http://goo.gl/pOKR3

Check back for more updates regarding the HPO
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED 10/13/2010 http://goo.gl/Q1cP

Just want the petition? Print from http://goo.gl/1FYO .   Email signed petition to myself at cynthia@cynthiamullins.com or Bill Baldwin at Bill@yourblvd.com or fax to 866-552-6180, by November 17^th. 

We are trying to educate as many people as possible before this November 17th date so that when the ballot comes in the mail and you have 15 days to return it to the city, we can:

1) remind you it is coming
2) tell you what it looks like so you won't mistake if for junk mail

This exact ballot must be filled out within these 15 days (unknown exactly when as of now, but probably mid December).  If you lose or do not receive your ballot, you can't copy someone else's and turn it in.  AND remember, not returning a ballot means YES for the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
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