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Talent council approves mayoral sign‑on to 'make polluters pay' support letter
Summary
Council authorized the mayor to sign and staff to submit a letter supporting state legislation to require compensation from large fossil‑fuel manufacturers to address climate impacts; motion passed by roll call.
Staff presented a draft statement of support for state legislation (introduced by a state senator) that would direct state agencies to develop a means of imposing charges on large fossil‑fuel manufacturers to compensate impacted states and communities. At Councilor Cooley’s motion, the council authorized the mayor to sign a letter of support and directed staff to submit it as testimony on the legislation. Several councilors expressed gratitude for the item and noted it aligned with previously adopted environmental goals. The motion passed by roll call.
Staff also offered to circulate a separate sign‑on Google form for elected officials; councilors encouraged sharing that link if appropriate.
