Initiative 2117 Aims to Repeal WA Climate Commitment Act

Initiative 2117 on the November ballot would repeal the Climate Commitment Act. That’s a mistake. The Climate Commitment Act charges pollution fees from large companies that release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas pollution. The Climate Commitment Act raises billions to protect our waterways, air, and communities from pollution and climate disruption.

Benefits include electric school buses that would eliminate diesel pollution breathed by our children, salmon habitat restoration, tree planting to reduce extreme heat and improve air quality, particularly in underserved communities, and wildfire prevention programs, to name a few.

Don’t be fooled. A millionaire hedge fund manager funded Initiative 2117 to repeal legislation crafted by our elected representatives to provide a market-based program that incentivizes greenhouse gas polluters to convert to clean energy. Once they convert, they won’t have to pay the pollution fees. During this transition, funds from the fees will support critical programs that benefit all of us.

This November, vote for clean air. Vote NO on greenhouse gas pollution. Vote NO on Initiative 2117.

Nancy Dolan

Bothell

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