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TO: Board of County Commissioners, Jefferson County, WA
FROM: Jackie Aase, 929 Madison Street, Port Townsend, WA
DATE: October 27, 2024
SUBJECT: Hearing notice, re: Resolution of the Jefferson County,
Washington Board of Commissioners, Opposing Initiative No. 2117
Relating to the Repeal of the Climate Commitment Act and Prohibiting
Carbon Tax Credit Trading, Scheduled for this November 5, 2024, General
Election
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I am testifying in support of the Resolution of Jefferson County to oppose •
Initiative 2117. I am proud of our state for passing the ambitious and
necessary climate legislation and do not want it reversed. Our county and
Port Townsend have jointly resolved several times since 2007 to be
proactive on this important issue, and this resolution provides a step in the
right direction. Immediate action on every level of government is required
to ensure clean air, clean water, and a stable climate for future generations.
We can no longer drag our feet!
Repeal of The Climate Commitment Act would be a huge mistake and
would risk further deterioration the the environment. Hurricanes, droughts,
forest fires, extreme hot and cold temperatures, the warming of the
oceans, and the disruption of fishing seasons are playing out before our
eyes and increasing every year. Repeal would also put the state budget in
limbo. Microsoft, Amazon, other major WA companies and the Seattle
Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce support the current legislation. We
mulct insist on the reduction of greenhouse gasses and try our hardest to
fight the growing effects of climate change. At this point in.time, fighting
global warming will not be easy or cheap; however, the common good
must prevail. Please support this resolution.