Support county-wide ban on new oil and gas drilling

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In Plain English

Richmond sits in one of California's most polluted air districts and suffers disproportionate health impacts from oil and gas operations. The city wants Contra Costa County to stop issuing new drilling permits and phase out existing operations. If approved, Richmond joins other Bay Area cities pressuring the county to act on air quality.

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Votes

To adopt said resolution

Moved by: Councilmember McLaughlinSeconded by: Vice Mayor Martinez
Passed

6 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Nathaniel BatesAbstain
Claudia JimenezAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Melvin WillisAye
Eduardo MartinezAye