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So, just call 311 (for us Chicagoans) and ask to speak to Rahm?
Thanks for posting this, April. There is some good info on the Clean Power Coalition's site, especially under the "Take Action" pull-down tab.
April,
It appears that the majority of aldermen is co-sponsoring this bill.The mayor is in favor. They'll vote in February.
So what is the issue? Are there any concerns that the vote will get delayed/cancelled?
Really? That's hilarious. There is no telling what can happen between now and February -- this is Chicago, after all. If more and more people speak out on this issue, can you see that having a negative impact somehow?
Duppie said:
April,
It appears that the majority of aldermen is co-sponsoring this bill.The mayor is in favor. They'll vote in February.
So what is the issue? Are there any concerns that the vote will get delayed/cancelled?
The stench has been particularly awful lately-- could smell it inside at work one day last week.
It's like they've been running them at full capacity 24/7 to squeeze the last bit of usefulness out of them.
Some questions about the ordinance-- it looks like there are some deadlines spelled out for 2011-- will a revised version need to be prepared for city council to vote on?
Also, it looks like the fine is $5-10k for each day they exceed the limit-- could they just decided to pay the fines, and/or decrease daily production rather than make any substantial changes?
What is the likelihood the plants might get shut down instead of upgraded?
Duppie,
No, as of now there are no concerns of delay or cancellation. It is true that the mayor and the majority of aldermen support the ordinance, however Midwest Generation does not want to change. It is more profitable for them to not update their century-old machinery and continue with business as usual. In the past they have brought teams of lawyers and thrown large amounts of money to avoid updates. We don't have that kind of power. We have something stronger--the will of the people. Calls to the mayor's office from Chicagoans will continue to remind him and the council that we will hold them accountable for their actions and that clean air is important to their constituents.
Thanks everyone!!
April
h'4 those are really good questions. I haven't read the entire text of the ordinance but it is posted on the coalition's website. If you don't find your answers there, I will bring your questions to the field team and get the answers for you. You might also want to check the FAQ. Hope this helps! -April
Thanks, April. I read the whole ordinance before posting.
The coalition site is very nicely done but I'm not finding anything resembling an "FAQ."
April said:
h'4 those are really good questions. I haven't read the entire text of the ordinance but it is posted on the coalition's website. If you don't find your answers there, I will bring your questions to the field team and get the answers for you. You might also want to check the FAQ. Hope this helps! -April
great news.
I like the picture... really drives it home. I remember you saying that is the shot you wanted.
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