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Comments Archive for the Climate Advisory Team

March 2008

• Reduce Vehicles on Roadways Idea
• Commending the Washington State Climate Advisory Team
• Applauding the excellent work from the team and technical work groups

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Reduce Vehicles on Roadways Idea  

I read through the Senate bill that talks about enlisting tolls for single riders to reduce traffic and emissions. While there are some good ideas, and financial impact can certainly help reduce vehicles on the roadway and create revenue to fix roads, there are other things as a government we can do in addition to this that are very innovative and don't hurt those already in financial distress.

In the bill you recognized that workers are moving further and further away from where they work to afford housing, so what if to take some of these individuals off the streets we gave tax breaks to companies for two very simple reasons.

1. Building business in the areas where people are moving to afford housing.
2. Tax breaks to companies that allow their workers to work from home.

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Barbara Gustafson

Commending the Washington State Climate Advisory Team

Dear Governor Gregoire,

I am writing to commend you and your staff for convening the Washington State Climate Advisory Team and embracing its final recommendations. As you know, climate change is the defining issue of our time. It affects our economy, health and natural resources, and poses challenges for us as we strive for equity and social justice.

While recognizing that much hard work remains, including providing much-needed resources to implement these recommendations, I am pleased that this team is already moving Washington and our nation forward in addressing these challenges and capturing related opportunities.

As a result of your vision and commitment on this issue, states like ours have taken a leadership role even while the federal government has been unwilling to act. Thank you for allowing King County a seat at the table.

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-- Ron Sims, King County Executive

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Applauding the excellent work from the team and technical work groups

Dear Governor Gregoire,

Sound Transit appreciates the opportunity to comment on the draft report issued by the Climate Advisory Team. We applaud the excellent work from the team and technical work groups and support the various strategies and mitigation options that have been developed. We also applaud your strong leadership and commitment to address this critical issue for the State of Washington.

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-- Joan Earl, CEO, Sound Transit

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