Governor Jay Inslee Office of the Governor PO BOX 40002 Olympia, WA 98504
Dear Governor Inslee:
Thank you for your leadership on climate action in the wake of President Trump’s disappointing withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord. As local government leaders across the state, we see first-hand the disruption and burdens climate change imposes on our communities. From the threat of wildfires to water shortages to flooding to air pollution impacts, we are deeply concerned about our future and want to see strong action at the state, federal, and international levels.
We stand in solidarity with you and remain committed to the important carbon pollution limits set by the Paris Accord. We also stand with you to take bold state action that helps keep our communities safe and better positioned for economic prosperity in the emerging clean energy economy. Please let us know how we can support you and other leaders across the country as we move forward on addressing climate change and its many harmful and costly impacts.
We support the following principles to guide local and state action to fill the void left by the federal Administration. These principles will ensure we effectively reduce carbon emissions while supporting disproportionately impacted communities and businesses.
We support reducing carbon pollution and promoting just and sustainable, broadly shared prosperity by:
Supporting the development of homegrown clean energy businesses that create good jobs in rural and urban communities; Prioritizing the protection of communities disproportionately harmed by carbon pollution and supporting fossil fuel workers and their communities in the transition to clean energy Transitioning from coal power to clean energy sources; Providing consumers with affordable, cleaner, and more efficient fuel and energy choices; and Holding polluters responsible for the true price we all pay for carbon pollution in our economy.
We stand ready to implement climate actions that are rooted in these principles, and we are eager to join a team of leaders nationwide that are committed to keeping our state and our country on track to be a clean energy leader.
Thank you for your consistent leadership, both here in Washington and beyond, on climate change. We know that our state can and will demonstrate the path towards an equitable clean energy future that will benefit our communities for current and future generations.
Sincerely,
WASHINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL WASHINGTON CONSERVATION VOTERS
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Councilmember Liz Lovelett Councilmember Pinky Vargas City of Anacortes City of Bellingham
Councilmember Erica Pickett Councilmember Michael Lilliquist City of Anacortes City of Bellingham
Councilmember Ryan Walters Commissioner Mike McAuley City of Anacortes Port of Bellingham
Councilmember Kol Medina Deputy Mayor Nancy Tosta City of Bainbridge Island City of Burien
Councilmember Ron Peltier Commissioner Mark Ozia City of Bainbridge Island Clallam County
Councilmember Wayne Roth Mayor Dave Earling City of Bainbridge Island City of Edmonds
Councilmember Michael Scott Councilmember Diane Buckshnis City of Bainbridge Island City of Edmonds
Mayor Kelli Linville Councilmember Adrienne Fraley-Monillas City of Bellingham City of Edmonds
Councilmember April Barker Councilmember Kristiana Johnson City of Bellingham City of Edmonds
Councilmember Terry Bornemann Councilmember Mike Nelson City of Bellingham City of Edmonds
Councilmember Dave Teitzel Councilmember Claudia Balducci City of Edmonds King County
Councilmember Neil Tibbott Councilmember Rod Dembowski City of Edmonds King County
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Councilmember Paul Roberts Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles City of Everett King County
Councilmember Scott Murphy Councilmember Joe McDermott City of Everett King County
Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge Councilmember Dave Upthegrove City of Federal Way King County
Councilmember Martin Moore Mayor Amy Walen City of Federal Way City of Kirkland
Mayor Fred Butler Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold City of Issaquah City of Kirkland
Commissioner Helen Price Johnson Councilmember Doreen Marchione Island County City of Kirkland
Commissioner Kate Dean Councilmember Penny Sweet Jefferson County City of Kirkland
Commissioner Kathleen Kler Commissioner Charlotte Garrido Jefferson County Kitsap County
Councilmember Tina Budell Commissioner Rob Gelder City of Kent Kitsap County
Councilmember Dennis Higgins Mayor Andy Ryder City of Kent City of Lacey
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Councilmember Virgil Clarkson Mayor Pro-Tem Nathaniel Jones City of Lacey City of Olympia
Councilmember Mark Phillips Councilmember Jessica Bateman City of Lake Forest Park City of Olympia
Mayor Bruce Bassett Councilmember Jim Cooper City of Mercer Island City of Olympia
Deputy Mayor Debbie Bertlin Councilmember Clark Gilman City of Mercer Island City of Olympia
Councilmember Dan Grausz Councilmember Jeannine Roe City of Mercer Island City of Olympia
Councilmember Salim Nice Commissioner E.J. Zita City of Mercer Island Port of Olympia
Councilmember Wendy Weiker Councilmember Connie Ladenburg City of Mercer Island Pierce County
Councilmember David Wisenteiner Councilmember Derek Young City of Mercer Island Pierce County
Councilmember Benson Wong Mayor Deborah Stinson City of Mercer Island City of Port Townsend
Mayor Jennifer Gregerson Councilmember David Faber City of Mukilteo City of Port Townsend
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wecprotects.org 1402 Third Avenue | Suite 1400 wcvoters.org Seattle | Washington | 98101 (206) 631-2600 (206) 374-0760 Councilmember Randy Lord Councilmember Amy Howard City of Mukilteo City of Port Townsend
Mayor Don Stevens Councilmember Angela Birney City of North Bonneville City of Redmond
Mayor Crystal Dingler Councilmember Hank Margeson City of Ocean Shores City of Redmond
Mayor Cheryl Selby Councilmember Ryan McIrvin City of Olympia City of Renton
Councilmember Kathleen Huckabay Councilmember Kathryn Campbell City of Sammamish City of Sea-Tac
Mayor Ed Murray Mayor Chris Roberts City of Seattle City of Shoreline
Councilmember Sally Bagshaw Deputy Mayor Shari Winstead City of Seattle City of Shoreline
Councilmember Tim Burgess Councilmember Will Hall City of Seattle City of Shoreline
Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez Councilmember Doris McConnell City of Seattle City of Shoreline
Councilmember Bruce Harrell Councilmember Jesse Salomon City of Seattle City of Shoreline
Councilmember Lisa Herbold Councilmember Keith Scully City of Seattle City of Shoreline
Councilmember Debora Juarez Commissioner Steve Omdal City of Seattle Port of Skagit
Councilmember Rob Johnson Commissioner Bill Schuler City of Seattle Port of Skagit
Councilmember Mike O’Brien Commissioner Kevin Ware City of Seattle Port of Skagit
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Commissioner Stephanie Bowman Executive Dave Somers Port of Seattle Snohomish County
Commissioner John Creighton Councilmember Brian Sullivan Port of Seattle Snohomish County
Commissioner Fred Felleman Councilmember Stephanie Wright Port of Seattle Snohomish County
Councilmember Lori Kinnear Councilmember Anne McNerny-Ogle City of Spokane City of Vancouver
Councilmember Ben Stuckart Councilmember Alishia Topper City of Spokane City of Vancouver
Councilmember Amber Walderf Commissioner Eric LaBrant City of Spokane Port of Vancouver
Mayor Marilyn Strickland Councilmember Barbara Clark City of Tacoma City of Walla Walla
Councilmember Anders Ibsen Councilmember Joyce Lindsay City of Tacoma City of Washougal
Councilmember Ryan Mello Councilmember Barry Buchanan City of Tacoma Whatcom County
Councilmember David Watterson Councilmember Ken Mann City of Tenino Whatcom County
Councilmember De’Sean Quinn Councilmember Carl Weimer City of Tukwila Whatcom County
Mayor Pete Kmet Councilmember Todd Donovan City of Tumwater Whatcom County
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Councilmember Nicole Hill Councilmember Paula Waters City of Tumwater City of Woodinville
Councilmember Neal McClanahan Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez City of Tumwater City of Yakima
Councilmember Tom Oliva Councilmember Holly Cousens City of Tumwater City of Yakima
Councilmember Eileen Swarthout Councilmember Avina Gutierrez City of Tumwater City of Yakima
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wecprotects.org 1402 Third Avenue | Suite 1400 wcvoters.org Seattle | Washington | 98101 (206) 631-2600 (206) 374-0760
WASHINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL WASHINGTON CONSERVATION VOTERS
wecprotects.org 1402 Third Avenue | Suite 1400 wcvoters.org Seattle | Washington | 98101 (206) 631-2600 (206) 374-0760
WASHINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL WASHINGTON CONSERVATION VOTERS
wecprotects.org 1402 Third Avenue | Suite 1400 wcvoters.org Seattle | Washington | 98101 (206) 631-2600 (206) 374-0760