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Large turnout of public commenters urges council to endorse state 'Climate Superfund' bills; council to refer item to legislative committee
Summary
More than a dozen speakers urged Walnut Creek’s City Council to pass a resolution supporting companion state bills commonly referred to as the Climate Superfund (Assembly Bill 1243 / Senate Bill 684). Council members directed staff to discuss the item with the council’s legislative committee for possible future action.
Dozens of residents used the public communications portion of the June 17 meeting to urge the Walnut Creek City Council to endorse state legislation that would create a dedicated fund requiring large oil and gas companies to contribute toward costs of climate disaster recovery and resilience.
Speakers representing local climate and community groups — including Elana Weissman (350 Contra Costa Action), Margo Thelander, Patricia Sheriff, Carol…
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