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Subject: Landfill Bluff Stabilization Project (Port Angeles)
Dear Governor Inslee:
I write on behalf of our Tribe in support of the request for financial assistance for the
Landfill Bluff Project made by the City of Port Angeles. Our interests include
environmental and health issues throughout our usual and accustom lands, which
includes this landfill restoration site. It is my understanding the City's project provides a
near permanent solution to the decades old refuse that would eventually fall into the
environmentally sensitive Straits of Juan de Fuca. This project has significant
environmental importance as well as economic development opportunities for existing
and future businesses that will want to locate in Clallam County, as well as the tourism
industry.
We strongly encourage support for the Department Ecology budget line item of$2.5
million for 100% removal of the refuse from the bluff area. Additionally, your support for
the supplemental $2.0 million in funding to assist with the removal of the asbestos-
containing material currently being encountered in the excavations is requested.
This project represents a significant environmental recovery challenge in our
economically depressed community. Port Angeles is to be commended for having
committed initial funding to start the cleanup processes. However the residents of this
rural economically challenged region cannot do it alone. The financial assistance and
support from the State can contribute to support the stabilization of solid waste utility
rates for residents, and provide a stable foundation for business development and job
generation.
Sincerely,
W. Ron Allen, Chairman/CEO
Cc: State Senator Hargrove
State Representative Tharinger
State Representative Kevin Van De Wege
Mayor Dan DiGuilio