Urge Congress to create national carbon tax with revenue returned to taxpayers
In Plain English
The city wants to formally ask Congress to tax carbon emissions nationwide. Under this approach, companies pay fees for pollution but all tax revenue gets returned to citizens as rebates. Richmond cannot create carbon taxes itself since only federal government controls interstate commerce.
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Votes
To adopt Resolution No. 100-16
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond's city council unanimously approved a resolution asking Congress to create a national carbon tax that would charge companies for pollution while returning all revenue to citizens as rebates. The resolution is largely symbolic since cities cannot regulate interstate commerce or create their own carbon taxes. All seven council members supported the measure, continuing the council's general pattern of backing environmental initiatives. This action has no direct impact on city finances or local regulations.
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