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Public comment ahead of council electrification work session shows split views on fees and gas-phaseout
Summary
Dozens of residents, business owners and utility representatives addressed the council on an electrification policy and proposed climate-pollution fee; the council scheduled a dedicated work session next week for staff briefings and more discussion.
At the start of the council’s public-comment period, many people addressed an upcoming electrification policy and a proposed climate-pollution fee. Mayor and staff reminded speakers that the council will hold a dedicated work session the following week for policy discussion and that public comment is heard at regular meetings.
Comments reflected a wide range of views. Speakers urging strong climate action said a fee on fossil-gas infrastructure is needed to accelerate building electrification and protect public health. “Transitioning our…
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