As I reported last week, three Long Beach City Council members are seeking a ban on plastic bags at Tuesday's meeting. Today we laid out the pros and cons of the proposal.
The biggest opponent of the ban, the American Chemistry Council, has sent a letter to Mayor Bob Foster and other city officials asking them not to allow the ordinance to pass. Read that letter below.
American Chemistry Council letter.PDF
The biggest opponent of the ban, the American Chemistry Council, has sent a letter to Mayor Bob Foster and other city officials asking them not to allow the ordinance to pass. Read that letter below.
American Chemistry Council letter.PDF
Paul Eakins reports on Long Beach City Hall, and local and regional
politics. A newcomer to the Press-
Kris Hanson reports on the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles,
covering environmental issues, economic triumphs and
pitfalls and trade trends of America’s largest port.
He also writes a weekly column “On The Waterfront”,
appearing Tuesdays, and also produces an occassional video
and column titled “On The Job,” which follows the hard-working
men and women who keep Southern California’s economy humming.
Karen Robes Meeks came to work for the Press-
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