Adopt formal decision opposing transportation of coal and petroleum coke through Richmond
In Plain English
The city council wants to take an official stance against moving hazardous fossil fuel materials like coal and petroleum coke through Richmond. This formal decision expresses the city's opposition but does not create binding regulations. If approved, Richmond joins other cities that have publicly opposed fossil fuel transportation due to safety and environmental concerns.
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