EAGLE PASS, TX — Ruben Garibay, the founder of the Puerto Verde Global Trade Bridge (PVGTB), hosted a press conference on May 1, 2024, to discuss the proposed commercial trade bridge and rail line in Northern Maverick County. The event served as a platform to engage the community and invite residents to a forthcoming town hall meeting on May 7th.
Community Engagement and Transparency
During the press conference, Garibay expressed his gratitude for the community’s active interest and engagement with the project. He emphasized the importance of open communication and welcomed feedback from both supporters and critics. “Your feedback is instrumental in shaping the direction of our project. We deeply appreciate the insights you provide, and we take them into serious consideration,” Garibay stated, acknowledging the critical role of community input through the Surface Transportation Board permitting process.
What is important to the community is going to be important to the project, otherwise nether one will succeed. The community will not succeed and the project will not succeed.
-Ruben Garibay
Garibay also addressed the concerns and skepticism surrounding the project, emphasizing his commitment to transparency and factual communication. He noted the challenges posed by misinformation and assured the community of his dedication to clear and honest dialogue.
But I didn’t want to wait for a community that wasn’t quite knowledgeable or ready to be able to do it, so I step in and filled in the gap.
-Ruben Garibay
Town Hall Meeting Details
The upcoming town hall meeting, scheduled for May 7th at the International Center for Trade, promises to be a significant event for community interaction. Doors will open at 5:30 pm, with the presentation starting at 6:00 pm. Garibay and his team plan to present detailed maps, models, and further project details, followed by a Q&A session where community members can pose direct questions.
One thing is what the government recommends and the other thing is what we end up doing.
Ruben Garibay
Invitation to Collaborate
The town hall meeting is an open invitation for residents to engage directly with the PVGTB team, offering a platform to voice concerns, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of the project’s impacts and benefits. Refreshments and dinner will be provided, ensuring a comfortable and informative environment for all attendees.
Garibay concluded, “Together, let’s work towards a better understanding and a brighter future for our community. Thank you.”
This town hall meeting represents a critical opportunity for Maverick County residents to participate in the development process, ensuring their voices are heard and considered as the PVGTB project moves forward.
I am truly that American success story, because my parents were very poor, I grew up poor and what changed my life was the World Trade Bridge.
-Ruben Garibay
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