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Port Hueneme council to send letter of support for ‘Polluters Pay’ climate superfund legislation
Summary
After extended public comment and debate, the council authorized staff to send a letter of support — rather than adopt a formal resolution — backing state-level legislation often described as the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act; the motion passed with one ‘no’ vote.
The City Council voted Tuesday to direct staff to prepare a letter of support for proposed state legislation informally known as the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act (AB 1243 / SB 684), a draft bill that would levy fees on the largest fossil‑fuel producers to fund climate adaptation and remediation projects statewide.
The action followed nearly an hour of public comment — much of it from local climate and environmental groups — urging local elected officials to back the measure. Supporters said the bill would create a dedicated, non‑tax revenue stream to pay for shoreline…
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