From Congressman Kilmer's webpage: Founders of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus Introduce Bill to Help Stop the Spread of Toxic Stormwater Runoff
Quote: " Stormwater runoff may be hard to spot but it’s taking a toll on Puget Sound,” said Kilmer “When heavy rains hit, the pollution that washes into our waterways hurt the salmon, oysters, and the overall health of our Sound. It’s a problem that communities across the country are wrestling with as well. Our legislation supports the groundbreaking work being done in places like Tacoma to capture more of these pollutants and clean up our waters.”--Congressman Kilmer
ref. http://kilmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/founders-of-the-puget-sound-recovery-caucus-introduce-bill-to-help-stop
Editorial Note: Now, why I would re-run a statement from Congressman Kilmer on storm water run off you might ask, since I already ran it yesterday? That got me to wondering, how does our Congressional, and State leaders feel about the subject of fluoridation of municipalities? I wrote to our congressional delegation, and the Governor this message:
Since we never met, My name is Peter Ripley, publisher of the Ripley Report here in Port Angeles WA. There's been an heated debate here in Port Angeles regarding Fluoridation. Forced medicating people against their will by adding a toxic substance as fluoride is just as harmful to the people and the environment as any other pollutant in our harbors. So, what are your thoughts on fluoridation in general?
The following is what Congressman Kilmer wrote in response:
Dear Mr. Ripley,
Thank you for contacting me about fluoride in drinking water. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with me.
In 1945 Grand Rapids, Michigan was the first city worldwide to add fluoride to their water system and in 1962 the U.S. Department of Public Health released a recommendation that water systems set fluoride levels to 0.7 – 1.2 parts per million because they said it promoted dental health. About 67% of people in the United States have fluoride in their publicly provided water system. The Department of Health and Human Services recently changed the recommendation to reflect that Americans now take in fluoride through several sources, whereas in the past food and water were almost the only ways for people consume fluoride.
Washington State does not require that fluoride be added to the water supply. Communities themselves are able to choose if they would like to add fluoride. Some communities – including a number of areas in Eastern Washington -- have naturally occurring fluoride and others are connected to systems that add fluoride to their water. There are more instances of this in Eastern Washington. The Washington State Department of Health monitors which water systems have fluoride and the information is available online. The Department is currently in the process of considering a new set of rules related to fluoride in drinking water. It will hold a hearing on these proposed changes on March 9th at 1:00 PM at the following address: Point Plaza East, Rooms 152/153, 310 Israel Road SE, Tumwater, Washington 98501.
I encourage you to continue to share your views with me on this topic or any other issue. Thank you for reaching out. It is an honor to serve as your representative.
ref: http://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/04/27/hhs-issues-final-recommendation-for-community-water-fluoridation.html
Editor's Note: Now, readers I asked Congressman Kilmer point blank about his personal feelings on the fluoridation issue and the above letter is what I got as a response. This goes to show you readers none of these big time politicians wants to make a bunch of dentist withdraw those campaign contributions, which I suspect is what is behind the response I got from Kilmer. I also wrote the the two Senators, Murray and Cantwell, along with the Governor...still no response as of yet.
Meanwhile....WATER MAINS AND HARBOR CLEAN UP, REASONS FOR PROBLEMS CONVENIENTLY OVERLOOKED?
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, affirming and ratifying the Declaration of
Emergency issued by the City Manager on February 23, 2016.
t. The alignment of this pipe goes down a steep ravine and under Tumwater Creek. The main
break was located at the top of the ravine and washed out a large portion of the hillside exposing approximately 70 feet of water main.
2. The failed segment of pipe is a critical component to the City's water distribution
system. There are two cast iron water mains that distribute water to approximately 300 customers within the Pine Hill area. Both water mains were installed in 1955 and have similar alignments.
Repairing this main break is critical to maintain water quality and distribution redundancy,
eliminating the risk all 300 customers in the area could be without water.
3. Due to the severity of the main break, its location, and current lack of water
redundancy, an emergency is present which may necessitate activation of the City of Port Angeles Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, including utilization of emergency powers granted
pursuant to RCW 35.33.081 and RCW 38.52.070(2).
pages H 1 & h2 of council agenda packet
Amendments to Agreements with Cascadia Law and Integral Consulting....page J-12 of agenda packet
See agenda items: http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2836
Meanwhile...
Port Angeles mayor issues statement after ethics complaint is filed against him---PDN
Quoting from the article posted, which Downie stated in his written statement:
“I regret that across America, as well as here in Port Angeles, political discussion in any number of public settings has become so discordant.
“I'm saddened that there would be those, including Marolee, who would misinterpret my attempts to quiet the tone of certain voices during the council meetings referred to in the ethics complaint, with trying to silence their legitimate right to speak.
“I simply do not think it is wrong to believe that earnest but civil discourse should not remain the standard of conduct for any such conversation between two individuals.”---Mayor Downie's written statement
Editorial Note: I wrote to both Marolee Smith, and the Mayor to get their response, I have yet to get an answer from any of them. But, when I do I'll pass it along.
NEWS FROM OLYMPIA:
Inslee signs first bill of the session, ensures continued bipartisan collaboration on education funding
AG wins $1.2M judgment against company defrauding thousands of WA businesses
AG: Criminal charges for false water-quality data, endangering firefighters and environment
AG secures $2.7 million Medicaid fraud judgment against Wheelchairs Plus president
Assessing oil spill risks on Columbia River and Puget Sound
Editor's Note: Again, the DOE seems to focus on oil spills, but pays little or no attention to fluoride which is just as toxic to fish and the whales as oil spills are.
Consumer Protection Week March 6 - 12, 2016
New Chickenpox Vaccine Requirement for High School Students this Fall
Free safety seminar on March 24 features companies recognized for safety excellence
Tacoma Public Utilities to receive 70 acres of state land near Lake Cushman
Grant Co. businessman sentences for theft of $41,000 in taxes
OSOS joins state agencies in promoting National Consumer Protection Week
Newest Legacy WA profile: disability activist Duane French
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 NKJV
