The Summer We Stop Zenith Oil-by-Rail

By Kate Murphy, Community Organizer

Are you ready to take action? In a matter of weeks, the City of Portland will make a critical decision that will impact the immediate health and safety of Portland’s residents, people that live and work near the rail lines that serve Zenith, and our climate.  Portland must decide whether Zenith’s oil-by-rail facility in NW Portland is consistent with the city’s land use goals. The answer: NO!

Now is the time to mobilize. We need you to join us in the fight for resilience! Here are three simple things you can do to get started:

1. Sign the petition.

2. Call Portland City Council Members to demand they say no to Zenith oil-by-rail.
   
   Dan Ryan
   Commissioner Ryan leads the Bureau of Development Services (BDS), which will make the decision regarding Zenith’s Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS)
   CommissionerRyanOffice@portlandoregon.gov
   503-823-3589
   
   Mingus Mapps
   MappsOffice@portlandoregon.gov
   503-823-4682
   
   Ted Wheeler
   mayorwheeler@portlandoregon.gov
   503-823-4120
   
   Jo Ann Hardesty
   joann@portlandoregon.gov
   503-823-4151
   
   Carmen Rubio
   Comm.Rubio@portlandoregon.gov
   503-823-3008
3. Spread the word. Share this with your friends and networks. It is so important that they hear us loud and clear.