perks of power

 

"Those who are concerned with the massive project fear its residential location will upend their lives and have negative environmental impacts." -- WVUE TV

That sums its up! A MASSIVE PROJECT in a RESIDENTIAL LOCATION !  

 

Port of New Orleans proposal ?an economic driver or a big problem?  -- WGNO TV

https://wgno.com/news/local/will-a-new-port-in-st-bernard-be-a-economic-driver-or-big-problem-for-the-parish/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-DLOtNq8gs

To paraphrase community perspective posted online:

 THE GOVERNOR COULD DO SOMETHING!! 

Historically, Louisiana has invested in projects which cost state citizens their health and quality of life. The Governor could stop formosa in st james, stop the grain elevator in wallace, and stop port of new orleans in st bernard. Gov JBE could reject site selections which destroy human habitats and suffocate existing commerce and tourism. Gov JBE could stop these ridiculous plastics for exports projects, invest in a more modern, more sustainable global shipping port location, and find a more appropriate grain export location. ALL 3 of these "economic developments" are ACTIVE ECONOMIC INJUSTICE AND ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE AND a sad continuance of Louisiana's RACISM. The Governor could preserve the integrity of existing residential districts, protect human health, and stop the socioeconomic inequities, especially in low income communities and minority communities. The hypocrisy of Gov JBE is astonishing; one cannot claim a State Climate Initiative and then support massive projects which run counter to task force plans. Gov JBE could reject projects which contribute such large amounts to air pollution and which do not meet the state's climate initiatives, the state's air quality attainment plans, or the state's regional haze plans.  Gov JBE could uphold the state's coastal plan and in st bernard parish Gov JBE could preserve the over one thousand acres of forested wetlands which are part of the original Chitimacha territory. Gov JBE could reject projects which do not meet the State's goal to reduce emissions and provide for a healthy, more equitable economy. These 3 projects each run in exact opposite of such State goals. Gov JBE could prove he is pro-life beyond birth and protect our citizens, especially school children. Let's see if JBE is a puppet of the Corporatocracy or a man of his word!