Sad news on the Plastic Bag front…
After Councilman Mark Squilla took on the twice-rejected plastic bag legislation and introduced a bill in April, and we’ve learned that the hearing scheduled for today will NOT happen.
According to an email from Clean Water Action (posted on our Facebook page),
I’m writing to thank you and let you know that Councilman Squilla has decided to pull the bag bill, due to lack of agreement among City Council members. Unfortunately, we were not able to sway enough support for the bill on such a short time table, but this gives us time to build our coalition of support that will continue to push for a bag bill next Fall or New Year when our new Mayor and City Council members are sworn in.
Bills are often put on hold when there’s not enough support – especially when council members aren’t hearing from their constituents.
Citizen feedback is essential! Whether you support a plastic bag fee or want to see another bill passed, contact your Philadelphia City Council member.
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