We oppose SB171 or any similar bill that strips away the power of local officials to protect residents, businesses, and farmers. We firmly believe decisions about our neighborhoods and communities should be made locally, not in Charleston.
Petition Opposing SB171 & Bills That Dismantle Local Regulations
These “dismantle local regulation bills” threaten our property value, our health, local resources such as water and roads, the safety of the environment, and overall quality of life. By centralizing power at the state level, these bills promote big state government, infringe on the rights of citizens, and allow unregulated industry to harm local economies.
About West Virginia Clean and Beautiful
West Virginia Clean and Beautiful is a coalition of concerned citizens dedicated to protecting the safety of our water and the beauty of our land. We embrace the need for economic opportunity close to home and we reject the notion that this needs to come at the expense of our environment, health or way of life. We oppose any effort to weaken or dismantle local regulations by the state legislature. We want decisions about our neighborhoods and homes made at the local level, not in Charleston.
We will accomplish this by keeping our neighbors informed about opportunities to advance these goals and challenges to them.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024 @ 7 PM – 8 PM EST
Emergency Meeting About SB171
Online Event: This is a Zoom online meeting. Please register:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/
SB 171 is on track for a floor vote next week, Tuesday, February 13th.
Please call or email ALL delegates. You can find their emails and phone numbers here. The message is simple: Vote NO on SB 171.
For more information, visit our website for the latest news and resources at West Virginia Clean and Beautiful (formerly Hardy County Clean and Beautiful).
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Latest News From @wv_clean
SB 171 passes but the fight to protect our communities will never stop. #WVlegis #sb171 https://open.substack.com/pub/cleanandbeautiful/p/sb-171-passes-but-the-fight-to-protect?r=2wkes8&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Two amendments submitted during the second reading of #SB171 were rejected. The bill advances to the third reading. The rejections reveal all to clearly the real purpose of the bill: to negate all county power for all types of operations. #WVLegis
The second reading of SB 171 is scheduled on the House floor today. Amendments are expected.