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SUPPORT PLASTIC REDUCTION IN CORONADO

Exciting development! Single-use plastics is on tomorrow evening's Coronado City Council agenda (Tuesday, April 16). Help us take action on this issue.

Agenda item 12a was initiated by Councilmember Duncan, who has requested a “Review and Analysis of City Policies and Ordinances Regarding the Use of Single Use Plastic Products by and in the City.” We support this initial step, and will also advocate that the completed staff report results in the adoption of a comprehensive ordinance to reduce single-use plastics.

Coronado is the only coastal city in San Diego County without an ordinance, and the decision made by Councilmembers during this meeting will determine if the City will finally move forward with policies to reduce plastic pollution.

We hope you can join us in Coronado or send an email comment in support. Here’s how you can participate:

SUBMIT A WRITTEN COMMENT

(Please send by 12pm on Tuesday, April 16. The email address is  cityclerk@coronado.ca.us)

Subject: Support for Item #12A, Single-Use Plastics

Comments/Talking Points: (Even a simple statement, such as the example below, will be impactful)

I support directing staff to develop a report on the single-use plastic policies that are in place in Coronado and across the County as soon as possible, and I urge the Council to direct staff to draft a comprehensive single-use plastic reduction ordinance when the report is presented to the Council.


(Personalized emails are always the most effective so please modify as you see fit—and if you live in Coronado, be sure to include that information in your message.)

Instantaneous Option for the Super Busy 

This link should open your email app with a pre-written message. Feel free to edit as you see fit, please include if you live in Coronado and don't forget to sign with your name! 

ATTEND THE COUNCIL MEETING

• Agenda can be seen HERE
  • Coronado City Hall Council Chamber; 1825 Strand Way, Coronado (south end of City Hall).
  • We will meet outside City Hall at 3:45 pm; we will gather again afterward to debrief.
  • Single-use plastics is one of the last items on the agenda and the discussion may not not take place before 5:00 pm.
  • If you will be arriving late, please message Janis at jjones@sandiego.surfrider.org for meeting updates.
• Speak in support during the City Council meeting
  • Please see the participation tips if you would like to speak in support and/or email rap@sandiego.surfrider.org for more information.