Hello,
As many of you know, on Monday October 28, 2013 we put forth a resolution to Surrey Council, which they passed unanimously. The resolution asked them to:
Not support the Fraser Surrey Docks proposal, and to request of Port Metro Vancouver a comprehensive health impact assessment, conducted by an independent third party, as well as full public hearings on the project.
The unanimous passing of this resolution was the result of all of the strong community work done by the residents of Surrey. We, the people, were able to show Surrey Council that collectively a large majority do not support the Fraser Surrey Docks proposal and we have legitimate concerns regarding risks to our health and to the environment. We asked council to step up and protect us. And we are grateful to say that they listened.
The time has come now to help our fellow neighbors in Tsawwassen, Ladner, and North Delta. Those three regions need to come together to show that they do not support this proposal either and that they demand a Comprehensive Health Impact Assessment, as well as full Public Hearings. Tsawwassen and Ladner know all too well about what a coal port can mean to the community and so it is time to do what is right to ensure that projects such as these do not go forward without due diligence. The time has come to set the new standard. Mayor Lois Jackson needs to join the progressive cities of White Rock, Surrey, Langley, New Westminster, and Vancouver in either opposing this outright, or at minimum asking for a comprehensive health impact assessment, as well as public hearings before support can be given.
If you live in Tsawwassen, Ladner, or North Delta, please email Mayor Lois Jackson and Council today asking them to:
Not support the Fraser Surrey Docks proposal, and to request of Port Metro Vancouver a comprehensive health impact assessment, conducted by an independent third party, as well as full public hearings on the project.
Whether you are a resident or a business owner, please take the time to email Mayor and Council, with a cc to Communities and Coal, ASAP. Do not delay. Our communities will take all of the risk should this proposal be approved by Port Metro Vancouver, and we know we have a lot to lose. Tell them you support the work Communities and Coal has done in other communities, and will now be doing in Delta. We want them, our elected officials, to support and protect us, and to do what is right.
Please email all of these contacts, with a cc to Communities and Coal:
Be sure to include your address at the end of your email to show that you live in the Delta region.
They may respond by saying they don’t have a say in the decision over the permit application. This is true, however, they can still stand up for the people they represent and use their voice to demand a better process for the people who will be taking on all of the risk.
Thank you for your help in this matter.
Sincerely,
Paula Williams
—
COMMUNITIES AND COAL
facebook.com/communitiesandcoal