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Oxnard council urges state agencies to deny another extension for Ormond Beach power plant, backs dismantling funding
Summary
After sustained public testimony from youth, residents and environmental advocates, Oxnard’s City Council adopted a resolution opposing any third extension of the Ormond Beach power plant’s operating permit and asked staff to forward the resolution to state agencies and elected officials.
The Oxnard City Council on April 29 adopted a resolution opposing a third extension to continue operation of the Ormond Beach Power Station beyond its scheduled closure date of Dec. 31, 2026, and asked staff to transmit the resolution to relevant state agencies, the governor’s office and state legislative representatives. The motion carried with six council votes in favor and one abstention.
Public pressure and youth leadership: Dozens of residents, several youth leaders and local advocates addressed the council in favor of opposition and dismantling funding. Students and youth organizers described canvassing and petitions in 2023, said they had participated in state hearings and urged the city to take a unified stance against further…
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