“Somerville plans public relations push for GLX” (Somerville Journal)
“As state officials consider cutting the Green Line Extension, Somerville is hiring a PR firm to promote the project via placed interviews and op-eds, Reddit Ask Me Anything forums and ‘memes.’
‘We want to be sure that all of the advocates, elected officials, and thought leaders – from transit supporters to climate change experts to passionate residents – who have been fighting for the Green Line for decades have this opportunity to be heard not just locally and not just at specific public hearings but in the broader public forum’ Rawson said. ‘It is well worth it to make this modest investment in the final stretch of the process to ensure everyone is both informed and heard.'”