Alert! This Thursday’s double-header: show up against Zenith & for Climate Justice
Zenith Energy is currently trying to quietly sneak out of town 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, Portlanders deserve more information, transparency, and a thorough investigation of this business deal–specifically the transfer of Zenith’s “franchise agreement” 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.
I Squared Capital has no previous connection to Portland. There is no reason to expect it would operate any differently than Zenith Energy. The last thing our community needs is another faceless, out-of-town fossil fuel company operating a dangerous, polluting facility in our City. Let City Council know you’re concerned about this process and demand public input, transparency, and accountability.
How to take action:
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Send a quick message right now to City Councilors using this form
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Sign up to testify this Thursday 7/23 at ~10:45 AM (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 talking points you can use.
Multnomah County Climate Justice Plan – The Final Adoption!
County Commissioners are due to adopt the Multnomah County Climate Justice Plan, an innovative roadmap to guide community and County toward climate justice, equity and resilience for years to come. But some Commissioners are on the fence! Join us in flooding County leaders with written comments before Thursday. Let them know why you support clean air, affordable clean energy, parks, transportation, and more.
350PDX community members have actively participated during the plan’s comment periods, and now it’s time to show deep support and enthusiasm for its adoption and implementation with our County Commissioners. Here’s a guide to help craft your testimony, and here’s a great article to learn more about this innovative plan.
Send your written comment to the following email addresses: boardclerk@multco.
Thursday, July 23rd at 9:30 AM
Multnomah County Boardroom, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214 (street parking is limited. TriMet bus lines are 2, 10, and 14)
Public Testimony: Sign up to testify in person or virtually HERE (testimony spots are limited and pre-registration is required). Wear Red.
Livestream: You can watch a livestream of the meeting HERE.
The good news is—you can attend both of these important events!
- The 1-hour County hearing begins at 9:30 AM at the County building (501 SE Hawthorne Blvd).
- Once that’s over, head across the river on bus #6 or #14 to attend the 10:45 AM Zenith item at City Hall.
