Kenmore City Council to weigh position on natural gas ballot measure
The council was scheduled to consider a resolution stating the city's support or opposition to Initiative 2066 at its Oct. 14 meeting 1.
What the records say
In materials published ahead of the Oct. 14 meeting, the Kenmore City Council agenda included an item on Washington State Initiative Measure No. 2066, which concerns regulating energy services, including natural gas and electrification 1. The item was to feature an informational presentation by Climate Action Plan Program Manager Nina Rasmussen, questions and discussion, public comment, and possible adoption of Resolution No. 24-421 to include language in support or opposition of the initiative 1. The agenda does not specify whether the resolution would support or oppose the measure, and the available records do not establish the meeting's outcome 1.
- The Oct. 14 council agenda included a possible resolution (No. 24-421) on Initiative 2066, with the council able to choose support or opposition 1.
- Initiative 2066 concerns regulating energy services, including natural gas and electrification, and is on the Nov. 5, 2024 general election ballot 1.
- The agenda called for an informational presentation by Climate Action Plan Program Manager Nina Rasmussen, followed by questions, public comment, and possible adoption 1.
Why it matters
Initiative 2066 will appear on the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot, and if the council adopts a resolution, it would publicly declare Kenmore's position on state rules affecting natural gas service and electrification 1.