Oppose state aerial spraying program to kill light brown apple moths

Aerial Pesticide ProgramEnvironmentCity CouncilResolution

In Plain English

California's Department of Food and Agriculture wants to spray pesticides from airplanes to kill invasive light brown apple moths. The city objects to this aerial spraying program over health and environmental concerns. If approved, Richmond formally asks the state to stop the program.

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Votes

Adopt Resolution No. 37-08

Passed

9 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

Richmond unanimously approved a resolution opposing California's plan to spray pesticides from airplanes to combat invasive light brown apple moths. The resolution formally asks the state Department of Food and Agriculture to halt the aerial spraying program due to health and environmental concerns. This means Richmond residents could be exposed to pesticide drift if the state moves forward with airplane spraying in the area. The unanimous vote shows strong council unity on this environmental issue, even bringing together members who have previously disagreed on environmental matters.

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Community Discussion

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