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Edmonds council approves letters supporting hybrid-electric ferries; some members express cost concerns
Summary
The Edmonds City Council approved state and federal letters supporting reliable ferry service and building hybrid-electric ferries. The motion passed with recorded division among members; some councilors urged caution about conversion costs and technical details.
The Edmonds City Council voted on March 4 to approve two letters — one to the state delegation and one to the federal delegation — supporting reliable, sustainable ferry service and the construction of hybrid-electric ferries.
Council member Payne presented the letters and summarized materials from the Puget Sound Regional Council and ferry advocates. The proposed letters urge continued funding for ferry reliability and support building…
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