WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. – A years-long debate over fossil fuels, jobs and industry at Cherry Point could come to a conclusion at Tuesday’s Whatcom County Council meeting.
The Council will take public comment and will likely take a final vote on amendments to the county Comprehensive Plan in relation to the industrial zone.
The amendments would continue to allow industrial land uses in the area but prohibit new fossil fuel refineries, fossil fuel shipping facilities and coal-fired power plants.
They would allow continued operation, maintenance and certain improvements to the two existing oil refineries but expansion of the facilities would require an additional approval process.
The amendments state that they are aimed at preserving private property rights “while recognizing the importance of the rights of the community.”
The online meeting starts at 6 p.m.
Find information on how to take part visit the Whatcom County site.