Greetings Greendrinkers,

I'm looking forward to the upcoming neighborhood-based Greendrinks events, and definitely plan to attend the one in my 'hood...

...but I will be leaving early to go to a Public Comment session, and I hope that many (if not all!) of you will join me.

Our City Council needs us next Tuesday, July 8 at 7pm at the Council Chambers, 600 4th Ave, to lend our support to legislation that would ban styrofoam and create "green fees" for disposable bags.

Opponents to this legislation are speaking loudly. As a proponent of the ban and fee, I want to make sure I'm speaking loudly, too. So I will, at next week's public comment session.

Join me!

I've cut/pasted details below in an email from Richard Conlin, Seattle City Council President Chair, Environment and Emergency Management Committee.

Thanks much -
Jessie Alan
Sustainable Business Consulting

Dear Friend,

On Tuesday, July 8, at 7 PM, the City Council will host a Public Comment session on proposed legislation that would ban styrofoam and create a 'green fee' on bags. I'm writing to invite you to attend and comment on these proposals. The two ordinances were introduced last week and will be voted on in committee later this month. I sincerely hope that you'll consider coming out to show your support. The Public Comment session will take place on Tuesday, July 8 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Sign-up sheets for those who wish to speak will be available at 6:30 p.m. The full announcement is attached to this message and posted on my Council web site: http://seattle.gov/council/conlin/ You will also find, at the bottom of that page, translations of the announcement in six different language, should you find a use for them. Additional information about the ordinances are located on the web: http://www.seattle.gov/util/Services/Garbage/Reduce_Garbage_&_Litter/Gre... Please send any requests for copies of the legislation to rob.gala@seattle.gov.

Thank you,

Richard Conlin
Seattle City Council President Chair, Environment and Emergency Management Committee