Adopt resolution opposing 3 international trade agreements

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In Plain English

The city council wants to formally oppose 3 proposed international trade deals: the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Agreement, and Trade in Services Agreement. These agreements would affect how countries trade goods and services with each other. If approved, Richmond joins other cities taking a stance against fast-tracking these federal trade negotiations.

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Votes

Adopt Resolution No. 17-15

Moved by: Councilmember McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Martinez
Passed

5 to 0

McLaughlinAye
MartinezAye
BecklesAye
BatesAbstain
MyrickAye
ButtAye