Hello Albert,
Congrats on living through the last 5 days if you live in the PNW! Wow, that was something!
As you know I have been working with Quiet Clean PDX to ban gas-powered tools in Portland and beyond for 7+ years. They are an environmental hazard (especially to those who work with them). There are better alternatives that are quieter and less polluting (go, rakes and brooms!).
We're finally at the point where we have an ordinance before the City Council. Now until January 31st is Public Comment time! Make your thoughts known.
I think the current ordinance is way too weak. It should start immediately. There should be no carve-outs or exceptions for anyone.
Share your thoughts here and please use the social share bars above to ask friends to speak up now.
For ideas on what to say - read through the recent comments! That will give you lots of ideas!
Thank you - here's to your health and the health of the planet!
Albert
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