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Vista council endorses ‘polluters pay’ climate superfund after youth presentation; 4‑1 vote
Summary
The Vista City Council voted 4–1 to adopt a resolution supporting state legislation to create a climate 'superfund' financed by large fossil‑fuel producers, following presentations by local youth advocates and multiple public comments urging accountability and funding for climate resilience.
The Vista City Council voted 4–1 on Tuesday to adopt a resolution supporting state legislation commonly called the "Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act," a proposal that would levy fees on major fossil‑fuel companies and direct proceeds to climate mitigation and resilience projects.
Council member Andrea Contreras introduced the item; youth activists from the San Diego 350 coalition presented background on the bills and asked the council to adopt a supportive resolution. "If you look at the years from 2021 to '22, governor Newsom's annual budget included $9,300,000,000 for climate related costs," youth presenter Sofia Carrasco said, arguing the size of climate damages and the profits of major oil companies justify holding…
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