In yesterday's blog posting I brought up many questions about the proposed construction of the ADAGE facility.
Today I ask where are the county, city, port and PUD3 elected officials on taking public input in a public setting?
Other than the meeting on January 29 (see my blog posting Jan 31 "Knock Three Times") there hasn't been an opportunity for the public in public to ask questions. Let's face it at that meeting Ross Gallagher allowed only three questions and absolutely no public comment. That really did not count.
And those questions, that Lynda Ring Erickson shipped off for the ADAGE public affairs apparatus to answer, don't count either.
The ADAGE open house meetings on April 7 don't count as official public meetings either. We need a meeting where questions and answers can be heard by all so that we can begin to have a common understanding.
Meanwhile our local elected officials have been courting this company for months but cannot tell us what the public process will be as they decide whether to approve the construction of this facility.
I for one am incredulous that our elected officials aren't holding public meetings to allow folks to ask their questions or express their concerns whether for or against this project.
Friday, April 9, 2010
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I am glad to see I was not the only one upset at the format the Adage people chose to present. I expected a full presentation with a short Q&A from the audience. I feel they think they can dangle a few jobs in front of our noses and think everyone will jump on board. Highly insulting!!
ReplyDeleteFrom the start - beginning with the extension of the water line - it seems the process has been lacking in genuinely sharing with the public. If those responsible do an end run around the SEPA process then they are destroying the very intent of this law.
ReplyDeleteThe forum had the troubling aspect that everything said is NOT of public record. They can just about say whatever they want. An ADAGE representative actually said that the water coming out of their facility would be cleaner than the water coming in. Bull! If that is the case why does it need to go through the sewage treatment plant?
The SEPA process has very positive goals and it is only when agencies determine the process is a hindrance to get through - that these goals are never reached. The comments you mention here about Ross Gallagher not allowing public comment and participation are more than just a little troubling. If Commissioners refuse to listen to those who voted them in office - then it is the public's responsibility to replace them one after another until they do listen - and follow the intent of the law.
Steve
So, just what are the public meeting requirements for a private developer using private funds for a project?
ReplyDeleteThere are none. They didn't even have to do what they did.
The only public input is during any comment period for the various required permits.
so this is partialy funded by our tax dollars and the rest out of increased electrical rates?what is the long term effect of removing all the woody debri from the forest floor.just how infinite do they think these forest resouces are?when they increase demand for the "hog fuel" as it is called then the price of the generation will only increase.this is no freebi,we will all pay dearly in more ways than one.
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