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Alert! This Thursday\u2019s double-header: show up against Zenith & for Climate Justice<\/h3>\n

Zenith Energy is currently trying to quietly sneak out of town\u00a0<\/strong>by selling its dangerous facility to I Squared Capital, an international private equity firm worth $60 billion in worldwide assets. Given the history of City officials breaking laws, straying from established processes to protect Zenith, and the immense dangers the Zenith facility poses to our region,\u00a0Portlanders deserve more information, transparency, and a thorough investigation of this business deal<\/strong>\u2013specifically the transfer of Zenith\u2019s \u201cfranchise agreement\u201d to I Squared (a legal contract that would grant I Squared a license to operate in a public right of way). City Council must conduct a thorough review of this franchise agreement transfer with substantial community involvement.<\/p>\n

I Squared Capital has no previous connection to Portland. There is no reason to expect it would operate any differently than Zenith Energy.\u00a0The last thing our community needs is another faceless, out-of-town fossil fuel company operating a dangerous, polluting facility in our City.<\/strong>\u00a0Let City Council know you\u2019re concerned about this process and demand public input, transparency, and accountability.<\/p>\n

How to take action:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Send a quick message right now to City Councilors using this form<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sign up to testify<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0this Thursday 7\/23 at ~10:45 AM\u00a0<\/strong>(in person or virtually) to the Committee of the Whole meeting at City Hall. Testimonies will only be 1.5 minutes long, and we have\u00a0talking points<\/a>\u00a0you can use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Multnomah County Climate Justice Plan \u2013 The Final Adoption!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    County Commissioners are due to adopt the\u00a0Multnomah County Climate Justice Plan<\/a>, an innovative roadmap to guide community and County toward climate justice, equity and resilience for years to come.\u00a0But some Commissioners are on the fence!\u00a0<\/strong>Join us in\u00a0flooding County leaders with written comments before Thursday<\/a>. Let them know why you support clean air, affordable clean energy, parks, transportation, and more.<\/p>\n

    350PDX community members have actively participated during the plan\u2019s comment periods, and now it\u2019s time to show deep support and enthusiasm for its adoption and implementation with our County Commissioners.\u00a0Here\u2019s a guide to help craft your testimony<\/a>, and\u00a0here\u2019s a great article to learn more<\/a>\u00a0about this innovative plan.<\/p>\n

    Send your written comment to the following email addresses:\u00a0boardclerk@multco.us<\/a>,\u00a0sustainability@multco.us<\/a>,\u00a0district1@multco.us<\/a>,\u00a0district2@multco.us<\/a>,\u00a0district3@multco.us<\/a>,\u00a0district4@multco.us<\/a>,\u00a0mult.chair@multco.us<\/a><\/p>\n

    Thursday,\u00a0July 23rd at 9:30 AM<\/strong>
    Multnomah County Boardroom, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214 (street parking is limited. TriMet bus lines are 2, 10, and 14)<\/p>\n

    Public Testimony:\u00a0<\/em>Sign up to testify in person or virtually\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0(testimony spots are limited and pre-registration is required).\u00a0Wear Red.<\/p>\n

    Livestream:\u00a0<\/em>You can watch a livestream of the meeting\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    The good news is\u2014you can attend both of these important events!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n