This morning, Sacramento County Supervisor Phil Serna sent the Benicia City Council this letter of opposition to Valero’s oil trains project.
SIGNIFICANT EXCERPT:
The EIR identifies that trains accessing the project would traverse Sacramento, including the heavily populated downtown area that I represent. It would cross numerous creeks and rivers, and run immediately adjacent to and through vulnerable residential neighborhoods. A rail accident resulting in oil spills, fire or a toxic explosion could have disastrous life safety, health, environmental and economic consequences. For these reasons, I believe an increase in oil train traffic from this project poses an unacceptable risk to Sacramento County residents and the environment.
ForestEthics has set up an easy online petition directed to the Sacramento City Council, asking for their support in opposing Valero Benicia’s Crude By Rail project. Sign below, add a personal comment if you wish, and click on ADD YOUR NAME. Thanks!
Don’t let Sacramento be the site of the next oil train disaster.
Right now, oil giant Valero is fighting to build a rail terminal at its refinery in Benicia to receive trains carrying highly toxic and explosive crude oil. If approved, mile-long oil trains will roll through Sacramento every day en route to the Valero refinery.
We’re urging our elected officials in Sacramento to oppose this project but, we need your help. Add your name to the petition now!
This is a crucial moment in the multi-year long fight to StopOilTrains in Benicia. They’ll soon be deciding whether or not to approve this dangerous project, and the Sacramento City Council must do everything in their power to protect our community.
Let’s make sure Benicia’s leaders know that Sacramento is watching.
Benicia decision makers need to hear from Sacramento residents and elected officials before a decision is made that will impact all of us. That’s why we must make sure the Sacramento City Council passes a resolution opposing this project.
Add your name to the petition now and we’ll demand they stop Valero from putting Sacramento’s health and safety at risk.
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To: Sacramento City Council
From: [Your Name]
Right now, oil giant Valero is fighting to build a rail terminal at its refinery in Benicia to receive trains carrying highly toxic and explosive crude oil.
If approved, mile-long oil trains will roll through downtown Sacramento every day en route to the Valero Benicia refinery.
We call on you to protect our public health and safety by voting to oppose the Valero oil trains terminal.
WHEN: Weds, March 2, 7-9pm
WHERE: SOL Collective, 2574 21st ST, SACRAMENTO
Join Yolo County Supervisor Don Saylor, oil train experts, and
community leaders for a forum & mobilizing meeting on the
public health, safety, and climate impacts of the proposed Valero
Oil Train terminal – and how you can get involved. RSVP HERE
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