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Council defers citywide gas leaf‑blower ban; supports targeted pilots, business rebates and infrastructure study
Summary
Kirkland City Council on March 18 reviewed two years of outreach and pilots on phasing out gas leaf blowers and chose not to adopt a citywide ban in 2025, directing staff instead to expand pilots, design business rebates and study charging infrastructure.
Kirkland City Council on March 18 reviewed the second‑year results of a community‑led initiative to phase out gas‑powered leaf blowers and move to electric equipment. Staff and community advocates presented demonstrations, pilot data and initial options; after extended discussion council members declined to adopt a citywide ban in 2025 and asked staff to return with more limited, actionable pilots and support programs.
What staff presented: Mikayla Benz (temporary special projects coordinator) and others summarized two years of activity on Resolution R5585, including public trade‑in events, community education (Leaf‑Rake Pledge Program), roundtables and a proposed local business rebate. Staff said electric tool technology has improved but remains uneven for high‑usage municipal and commercial work: crews and many commercial…
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