At a public hearing this week, Jana Gastellum (Oregon Environmental Council) gave Oregon state legislators a concise list of good reasons to sustain Oregon's Clean Fuels Program.
- At today's hearing, we heard from PacificAg, SeQuential and Pacific Ethanol about the benefits of clean fuels to rural Oregon. You, Legislators, can say: "I voted for clean fuels to create jobs and support rural enterprise."
- We heard from the American Lung Association, You can say: "I voted for this bill to protect kids' and vulnerable populations from harmful air pollution--both now and into the future..."
- "I voted for this bill because numerous businesses told me they want to invest in Oregon, and I wanted to send a strong signal that Oregon is open for business..."
- "I voted for this bill because Oregonians would rather get our fuel from Estacada than Saudi Arabia."
- You heard from the Citizens Utility Board and the Consumers Union: You can say: "I voted to increase consumer choices," and "competition and diversification protect Oregon households and businesses against oil price spikes..."
- "I voted in the interest of my district, not out of state oil executives who fund scare campaigns and make more money in a day than my constituents make in a year..."
- "I voted because I believe in Oregon innovation and our ability to drive markets across the country with our ideas and leadership..."
- "I voted to protect shellfisheries from ocean acidification and wheat farmers and livestock producers from extreme heat, which can wreck their productivity..."
- "I voted to protect Oregon’s water resources that feed our hydropower, grow our food, and support our industries..."
- Finally, you san say: "I voted for clean fuels because I love Oregon, and I’m proud to protect its people, places and natural resources."
