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Bob Baker has been working to Save the Cedar River. His organization can be found here
Bob Baker, who manages the Save the Cedar River effort, gave testimony in last night’s Council Meeting. The meeting can be viewed here. Mr. Baker’s testimony begins at about one hour and 25 minutes into the meeting.
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“Thank You for this opportunity to address the council and Mayor.
Eight years ago I joined a group of concerned citizens to stop a hot asphalt plant with RAP (recycled asphalt) from destroying the Cedar River, and ruining the Quality of life for thousands of citizens. The more I learned about the effects this facility would have on not only my community, but those from Maple Valley, through Renton and into Skyway I vowed to make this my lifes priority.
I sought Experts who specialize in the immediate and lasting effects of Ashalt Plants, especially RAP. The results were staggering. We talked to experts throughout the US, OSHA and even the UK to get the proper training on how These plants effect Air, Ground, Water, Human Quality of Life, Fish and Wildlife, Traffic, even plant life. We sought help from elected officials, including each of you. In fact I have a video of at least four of you giving a thumbs up to support this issue, including the use of city funds to stop the possibility of an Environmental Disaster.
But, after your re-election when we sought your assistance, you turned your back on us, even after you saw scientific evidence and a letter from your water district 90 asking the County to stop the plant due to the damage it will cause to their Aquafer. But why I am here is the fact that last Monday Councilman James Albertson made the comment that the scientific evidence was being considered “misinformation”. Now we may never know why Council has turned their backs on their own citizens an myself, but I take it personally that you would publicly label this evidence Misinformation. May I ask who has given you this misguided information? I have a list of my experts that I will share with you if needed. Please feel free to contact them.
Thank You ”
Wow – Bob really told it like it is.
Did you get an answer on why the change of support or where the misinformation comment came from?
I keep saying…. If this was the rebuilding of the Indian Coal Mine there it would be dead on arrival. Why is an Asphalt Plant ok?