Over-the-Rhine Community members and business owners are rallying support for the streetcar project in the wake of last week's election. They're calling on the mayor-elect and new council members to keep the streetcar moving forward. Derek dos Anjos owns a seafood restaurant near the streetcar route. "I moved here two years ago from New York, NY and I've seen first hand what light rail can do for a city," says dos Anjos. "It would be a big shame if we didn't continue the streetcar. My business is depending on it. Mr. Cranley, please don't do this." Ryan Messer owns a property at 14th St. and Republic. Speaking on behalf of the group, he says it's a little early to talk about legal action but it's not out of the picture. "At the end of the day, you have people that have a lot of money out-of-pocket investing in a city, that have that at risk and I think any sensible person would look at legal options to protect their investments and their families," says Messer. The group is holding a
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