Attention Gov. Frackenlooper: The Charm Offensive Has Failed
The Fort Collins Coloradoan reports on yesterday's dramatic hearings in the Fort Collins City Council–and their vote last night, 5-2, to ban hydraulic fracture drilling ("fracking"
withing their city limits. This vote puts Northern Colorado's biggest city squarely in opposition to Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, who, although nominally a Democrat, has emerged as the head cheerleader–and now chief enforcer–for the oil and gas industry.
With a large crowd looking on, council members voted 5-2 on Tuesday to give final approval to an ordinance that prohibits hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, within the city…
Mayor pro tem Kelly Ohlson said state regulators have no credibility with him, nor does Gov. John Hickenlooper, who said last week the state would sue the city if it passed a ban.
“I believe the governor should spend his time protecting the health and safety and welfare of citizens of Colorado rather than acting like the chief lobbyist for the oil and gas industry,” he said. “In fact, I think he should literally quit drinking the fracking Kool-Aid.”
more: http://coloradopols.com/diary/38903/attention-gov-frackenlooper-the-charm-offensive-has-failed
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