As noted by some comments already posted to this site, we can expect the rail haters to really start screaming now. The public is catching on to these groups, many of which, including some of the so-called "environmental" groups, are just as likely to be special interest or corporate funded fronts. This is why many of these groups won't reveal their large dollar secret donors in their IRS filings as 501 3c's. These extremist factions and their "donor list" will do almost anything to prevent the SMART alternative, and the NWP "red herring" is just another tactic brought to bear as part of this agenda. As I predicted earlier, this will likely pass, even with a majority in Novato. Where it might be time to change out some politicians, too? That vote doesn't require a two thirds vote, just a majority, so with some good candidates that might even be easier.....