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President's Message, June 2021

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Submitted by Alachua County in June 2021.

Blog Post

June 15, 2021

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Net Energy Metering: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in June 2021.

News

Since we had our solar system installed last year, whenever I can’t find my husband, I know where to look. He’s gazing at the electric meter outside our house, checking to see which way the arrow is facing.

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Do You Want to Reduce Your Use of Plastics? Ban SUP Refill Is a Store You Will Want to Visit!

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in June 2021.

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City Council Special Meeting 6/15/2021 - Item 8A

Submitted by Santa Monica in June 2021.

Testimony

The following testimony was read into the record on behalf of the LWVSM at the June 15th City Council Special Meeting on

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Don’t let the Senate trash the Bottle Bill (SB1037). Your Senator needs to hear from YOU, not the big beverage companies.

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Submitted by Connecticut in May 2021.

Action Alerts

Action on the BOTTLE BILL is needed now: Call your State Senator before 1:00PM on Wednesday June 2nd. This bill would save municipalities and taxpayers money by diverting more recyclable materials from municipal waste, create jobs, make redemption more convenient, and reduce litter.

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Dearborn Heights Police Community Relations

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in May 2021.

Position

An adequately staffed and trained police force, assisted by auxiliary police, shall continually strive to develop good public relations.
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Dearborn Heights City Planning

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in May 2021.

Position

A balanced budget that supports recreation is essential as is careful planning and zoning for land use.
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Tell your Senator IT'S TIME FOR A VOTE ON THE BOTTLE BILL, SB 1037.

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Submitted by Connecticut in May 2021.

Action Alerts

Action on the BOTTLE BILL is needed now: Call your State Senator. This bill would save municipalities and taxpayers money by diverting more recyclable materials from municipal waste, create jobs, make redemption more convenient, and reduce litter.

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Digital Privacy

Submitted by Los Alamos in May 2021.

Position

County government should place a high priority on the privacy of citizens when selecting and using software, digital platforms, digital services, and when contracting for digital work, particularly when these platforms are used to interact with residents.
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Contact your Senator for the Bottle Bill - SB 1037: An Act Concerning Solid Waste Management

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Submitted by Connecticut in May 2021.

Action Alerts

Action on the BOTTLE BILL is needed now: Call your State Senator. This bill would save municipalities and taxpayers money by diverting more recyclable materials from municipal waste, create jobs, make redemption more convenient, and reduce litter.

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