Support the Santa Cruz Chemical Trespass Ordinance
Target:
Santa Cruz City Council
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WE THE PEOPLE OF SANTA CRUZ ARE COMING TOGETHER IN OUR COMMUNITY TO TAKE BACK LOCAL CONTROL OF PESTICIDE USE!
In the fall of 2007, the State of California, under Federal mandate, aerial sprayed pesticides over the Monterey Bay Area in an attempt to eradicate the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM). As a result, 643 people reported illnesses, thousands of seabirds died, countless household pets were sickened, and bees disappeared. With the guidance of Global Exchange and the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF), we have written an ordinance that will keep the City of Santa Cruz safe from future pesticide assaults forever:
Help support THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ LOCAL CONTROL, PESTICIDE and CHEMICAL TRESPASS ORDINANCE, which bans corporations from engaging in the bulk application of pesticides, establishes strict liability and burden of proof standards for chemical trespass, asserts the right of the community to make decisions regarding the use of pesticides, and recognizes the rights of natural communities and ecosystems not to be poisoned.
In the fall of 2007, the State of California, under Federal mandate, aerial sprayed pesticides over the Monterey Bay Area in an attempt to eradicate the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM). As a result, 643 people reported illnesses, thousands of seabirds died, countless household pets were sickened, and bees disappeared. With the guidance of Global Exchange and the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF), we have written an ordinance that will keep the City of Santa Cruz safe from future pesticide assaults forever:
Help support THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ LOCAL CONTROL, PESTICIDE and CHEMICAL TRESPASS ORDINANCE, which bans corporations from engaging in the bulk application of pesticides, establishes strict liability and burden of proof standards for chemical trespass, asserts the right of the community to make decisions regarding the use of pesticides, and recognizes the rights of natural communities and ecosystems not to be poisoned.
WE THE PEOPLE OF SANTA CRUZ ARE COMING TOGETHER IN OUR COMMUNITY TO TAKE BACK LOCAL CONTROL OF PESTICIDE USE!
In the fall of 2007, the State of California, under Federal mandate, aerial sprayed pesticides over the Monterey Bay Area in an attempt to eradicate the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM). As a result, 643 people reported illnesses, thousands of seabirds died, countless household pets were sickened, and bees disappeared. With the guidance of Global Exchange and the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF), we have written an ordinance that will keep the City of Santa Cruz safe from future pesticide assaults forever:
Help support THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ LOCAL CONTROL, PESTICIDE and CHEMICAL TRESPASS ORDINANCE, which bans corporations from engaging in the bulk application of pesticides, establishes strict liability and burden of proof standards for chemical trespass, asserts the right of the community to make decisions regarding the use of pesticides, and recognizes the rights of natural communities and ecosystems not to be poisoned.
In the fall of 2007, the State of California, under Federal mandate, aerial sprayed pesticides over the Monterey Bay Area in an attempt to eradicate the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM). As a result, 643 people reported illnesses, thousands of seabirds died, countless household pets were sickened, and bees disappeared. With the guidance of Global Exchange and the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF), we have written an ordinance that will keep the City of Santa Cruz safe from future pesticide assaults forever:
Help support THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ LOCAL CONTROL, PESTICIDE and CHEMICAL TRESPASS ORDINANCE, which bans corporations from engaging in the bulk application of pesticides, establishes strict liability and burden of proof standards for chemical trespass, asserts the right of the community to make decisions regarding the use of pesticides, and recognizes the rights of natural communities and ecosystems not to be poisoned.
We the undersigned support the %u201DCity of Santa Cruz Local Control, Pesticide and Chemical Trespass Ordinance%u201D, which bans corporations from engaging in the bulk application of pesticides, establishes strict liability and burden of proof standards for chemical trespass, asserts the right of the community to make decisions regarding the use of pesticides, and recognizes the rights of natural communities and ecosystems not to be poisoned.
We signed the "Support the Santa Cruz Chemical Trespass Ordinance" petition!
# 217:
5:13 pm PDT, Oct 24,
Susan Lafferty, Illinois
I wnat to take back control of our environment and our health--eliminating chemicals as much as possible in the form of pesticides, products that we consume or use such as shampoos, soaps, etc. There is an epidemic today of auto-immune diseases caused by chemicals and we need to become aware first, and then work to eliminate these chemicals in our lives.
I wnat to take back control of our environment and our health--eliminating chemicals as much as possible in the form of pesticides, products that we consume or use such as shampoos, soaps, etc. There is an epidemic today of auto-immune diseases caused by chemicals and we need to become aware first, and then work to eliminate these chemicals in our lives.
# 216:
3:40 pm PDT, Sep 22,
Name not displayed, California
Children are at greater risk of sensitivities to pesticide use. Please keep them safe and healthy.
Children are at greater risk of sensitivities to pesticide use. Please keep them safe and healthy.
# 215:
3:10 pm PDT, Sep 22,
Maureen Morgan, California
It's unconstitutional to do mandated mass pesticide and chemical sprays in areas against the consent of the mass public. The public has a right to know what is being sprayed into their air, water and food, and when they vote NO it should be respected, and not just ignored as in the case of the attempt to eradicate the Light Brown Apple Moth.
It's unconstitutional to do mandated mass pesticide and chemical sprays in areas against the consent of the mass public. The public has a right to know what is being sprayed into their air, water and food, and when they vote NO it should be respected, and not just ignored as in the case of the attempt to eradicate the Light Brown Apple Moth.
# 214:
1:55 pm PDT, Sep 22,
Laura Chatham, California
This is important to everyone and everything. Covering the world with poisonous chemicals will only disrupt the ecosystem that we rely on to survive.
This is important to everyone and everything. Covering the world with poisonous chemicals will only disrupt the ecosystem that we rely on to survive.
# 213:
9:56 am PDT, Sep 22,
Melody Lewis, California
# 212:
4:57 am PDT, Sep 5,
Michael Harrington, California
Dear Council Members, You must know how important this issue is. Santa Cruz is one of the greatest places on earth, the most progressive, the most conscious. More and more our basic human rights are being taken away for political interests, for greed. Please help us stop this spraying. Open your hearts and see the insanity of what is happening. Thank you. Sincerely, Michael Harrington
Dear Council Members, You must know how important this issue is. Santa Cruz is one of the greatest places on earth, the most progressive, the most conscious. More and more our basic human rights are being taken away for political interests, for greed. Please help us stop this spraying. Open your hearts and see the insanity of what is happening. Thank you. Sincerely, Michael Harrington
# 211:
7:42 am PDT, Aug 17,
Jade Lai, California
# 210:
9:57 am PDT, Aug 11,
Chelsea Merritt, North Carolina
# 209:
12:34 pm PDT, Aug 10,
Jennifer L Pitino, California
# 208:
10:56 am PDT, Aug 10,
Marissa Herman, California
# 207:
10:37 am PDT, Aug 10,
Name not displayed, California
# 206:
5:33 am PDT, Jul 26,
Chris Brentlinger, California
# 205:
3:25 pm PDT, Jun 30,
Hailey Wohlwend, California
no i don't live in Santa Clara myself but i do live in California and i think that change is like a disease once one city does it the rest will soon follow ( i hope) so im hoping that this will help change california
no i don't live in Santa Clara myself but i do live in California and i think that change is like a disease once one city does it the rest will soon follow ( i hope) so im hoping that this will help change california
# 204:
8:41 am PDT, Jun 8,
Name not displayed, California
# 203:
10:18 am PDT, May 16,
Jean Mc Cotter, California
In the 80's the state wanted to spay us for gypsy moth using the "POLICE POWERS OF THE STATE". People for a Safe Felton dicovered that the state entomologist had a research grant to study developing Carbaryl resistant beneficial insects.(Carbaryl kills all the bugs not just bad ones) How handy for her project to have mass spraying of Carbaryl!(FOLLOW THE MONEY!) We stopped them then, we can stop them now. The state att. gen told us if we didn't like it our only option was the courts. So we sued,and the City, County,Sierra Club etc. JOINED our grass roots effort and WE WON. They did spray bt but it seemed so much less toxic than Carbaryl that we didn't try to stop it. We have to take back our POWER. NO FORCED DOSING WITH ANYTHING ANYTIME! Namaste
In the 80's the state wanted to spay us for gypsy moth using the "POLICE POWERS OF THE STATE". People for a Safe Felton dicovered that the state entomologist had a research grant to study developing Carbaryl resistant beneficial insects.(Carbaryl kills all the bugs not just bad ones) How handy for her project to have mass spraying of Carbaryl!(FOLLOW THE MONEY!) We stopped them then, we can stop them now. The state att. gen told us if we didn't like it our only option was the courts. So we sued,and the City, County,Sierra Club etc. JOINED our grass roots effort and WE WON. They did spray bt but it seemed so much less toxic than Carbaryl that we didn't try to stop it. We have to take back our POWER. NO FORCED DOSING WITH ANYTHING ANYTIME! Namaste
# 202:
2:54 pm PDT, May 7,
Donna Verducci, California
The testing of these chemicals has not significantly proven unharmful to humans, and is not worth the cost. Many were sick and developed lung conditions last year. We do not need it, it is a scam by those lobbying for it. we ahve always had the moths, and you spraying areas where people live, not agricultural, BUT PEOPLE. WE HAVE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND MY FAMILY WILL BE INVOLVED IN MAJOR LAWSUITS if this is not stopped.
The testing of these chemicals has not significantly proven unharmful to humans, and is not worth the cost. Many were sick and developed lung conditions last year. We do not need it, it is a scam by those lobbying for it. we ahve always had the moths, and you spraying areas where people live, not agricultural, BUT PEOPLE. WE HAVE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND MY FAMILY WILL BE INVOLVED IN MAJOR LAWSUITS if this is not stopped.
# 201:
8:47 pm PDT, Apr 16,
Jean Vlamynck, California
I don't believe the gypsy moth is a great danger. I am appalled at the chemical trespassing that is occurring in Ojai. There are many chemically sensitive individuals in the Santa Cruz area whose health can be seriously impacted by this type of spraying, particularly if they are not even given enough warning to protect themselves. Ongoing spraying leaves no option of temporarily leaving the area either.
I don't believe the gypsy moth is a great danger. I am appalled at the chemical trespassing that is occurring in Ojai. There are many chemically sensitive individuals in the Santa Cruz area whose health can be seriously impacted by this type of spraying, particularly if they are not even given enough warning to protect themselves. Ongoing spraying leaves no option of temporarily leaving the area either.
# 200:
9:55 pm PDT, Apr 9,
Lucinda Olney, California
# 199:
12:26 pm PDT, Apr 2,
Linda Olson, California
# 198:
9:28 am PDT, Apr 1,
Kimberley Presley, California
# 197:
9:21 am PDT, Apr 1,
Name not displayed, California
# 196:
9:06 am PDT, Apr 1,
Edmund Berven, California
I do a volunteer Jazz show on KUSP FM and was riding my bicycle home at 12:15am after the show on one of the nights the spraying took place. As I rode home past Twin Lakes and down East Cliff Drive the airplane spraying the chemical passed directly over me four times before I arrived home on 38th Avenue. I've had respiratory issues ever since. I have written an alphabet book of poetry about BUGS. We can't survive without them. Leave them alone.
I do a volunteer Jazz show on KUSP FM and was riding my bicycle home at 12:15am after the show on one of the nights the spraying took place. As I rode home past Twin Lakes and down East Cliff Drive the airplane spraying the chemical passed directly over me four times before I arrived home on 38th Avenue. I've had respiratory issues ever since. I have written an alphabet book of poetry about BUGS. We can't survive without them. Leave them alone.
# 195:
12:46 am PDT, Apr 1,
Elizabeth Martin, California
It is wrong for a government to force spraying on the people, over riding and ignoring their protests and demands for protection. Let Santa Cruz lead the way in honoring the constitution and protecting the rights of the people to say "NO" and to have the right of safety and freedom. Do not allow the government to force sickening, toxic spraying on our communities. We need the strongest ordinance possible within the law.
It is wrong for a government to force spraying on the people, over riding and ignoring their protests and demands for protection. Let Santa Cruz lead the way in honoring the constitution and protecting the rights of the people to say "NO" and to have the right of safety and freedom. Do not allow the government to force sickening, toxic spraying on our communities. We need the strongest ordinance possible within the law.
# 194:
1:41 pm PDT, Mar 31,
Judith Joy, California
# 193:
12:37 pm PDT, Mar 31,
David Spero, California
This is massive spraying campaign is unwarranted and rooted in a big business approach to solving environmental problems. It should come to a halt immediately. People's rights to privacy, as well as their physical health, are being dishonored and violated. Years ago, back in the 70's, when I lived in R.I., we had a gigantic gypsy moth invasion. Spraying did very little and was considered to be a failure. There are insects, birds and viruses that feed on the GM caterpillar. Why are these not being considered, as well as hands on techniques to preserve trees and other plants. Go here to see that spraying is only one option: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/SPFO/pubs/fidls/gypsymoth/gypsy.htm
This is massive spraying campaign is unwarranted and rooted in a big business approach to solving environmental problems. It should come to a halt immediately. People's rights to privacy, as well as their physical health, are being dishonored and violated. Years ago, back in the 70's, when I lived in R.I., we had a gigantic gypsy moth invasion. Spraying did very little and was considered to be a failure. There are insects, birds and viruses that feed on the GM caterpillar. Why are these not being considered, as well as hands on techniques to preserve trees and other plants. Go here to see that spraying is only one option: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/SPFO/pubs/fidls/gypsymoth/gypsy.htm
# 192:
8:36 am PDT, Mar 31,
Jenna Peterson, California
# 191:
1:49 am PDT, Mar 31,
Judith Rogers, California
"All people are by nature free and independent and have inalienable rights. Among these are enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring. possessing, and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety, happiness, and privacy." Article 1, Section 1, Declaration of Rights, California Constitution.
"All people are by nature free and independent and have inalienable rights. Among these are enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring. possessing, and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety, happiness, and privacy." Article 1, Section 1, Declaration of Rights, California Constitution.
# 190:
11:36 pm PDT, Mar 30,
Joyce La Fleur, California
Stop this insanity. I have still not recovered from the 2007 LBAM spray. Please pass this ordinance. No more Pesticides or chemicals. Blessings to this passing Joyce
Stop this insanity. I have still not recovered from the 2007 LBAM spray. Please pass this ordinance. No more Pesticides or chemicals. Blessings to this passing Joyce
# 189:
10:06 pm PDT, Mar 30,
Leta Jussila, California
# 188:
9:45 pm PDT, Mar 29,
Anna Haulenbeek Huskey, California
Please do not sparay. We have a bee hive. The last time we were sprayed I started sneezing and felt sick. I went to the Dr. to repart and she said that she did not know how to report it.
Please do not sparay. We have a bee hive. The last time we were sprayed I started sneezing and felt sick. I went to the Dr. to repart and she said that she did not know how to report it.
# 187:
7:22 pm PDT, Mar 29,
Name not displayed, California
PLEASE DO NOT POLLUTE the world. What the proposed plans are, would make theis world less safe and harm so many of the ones we have been mandated to protect - the animals!
PLEASE DO NOT POLLUTE the world. What the proposed plans are, would make theis world less safe and harm so many of the ones we have been mandated to protect - the animals!
# 186:
5:31 pm PDT, Mar 29,
Patty Graydon, Virginia
# 185:
9:18 pm PDT, Mar 28,
Toni Fava, California
Why, why why, is this being done to begin with?? What is the real purpose??? why make all living things sick, and hurt the environment?? i say enough of this, stop this game , is it the money game?? Stop now. Let's live life the way we were meant to live it. In safety, healthy, thriving.
Why, why why, is this being done to begin with?? What is the real purpose??? why make all living things sick, and hurt the environment?? i say enough of this, stop this game , is it the money game?? Stop now. Let's live life the way we were meant to live it. In safety, healthy, thriving.
# 184:
10:47 am PDT, Mar 25,
Aren Luo-Lindstrom, California
# 183:
10:42 am PDT, Mar 25,
Bonnie McKinney, California
Citizens should have the right to decide about aerial spraying. There are other alternatives. The Monterey Bay is a protected National Marine Sanctuary and we should not have any aerial spraying done due to the hazardous effects on the sealife (as well as the people!).
Citizens should have the right to decide about aerial spraying. There are other alternatives. The Monterey Bay is a protected National Marine Sanctuary and we should not have any aerial spraying done due to the hazardous effects on the sealife (as well as the people!).
# 182:
9:17 pm PDT, Mar 24,
Tara McKinney, California
Let the research be done properly - in labs, not on our population.
Let the research be done properly - in labs, not on our population.
# 181:
3:18 pm PDT, Mar 17,
Shelley Fryer, California
# 180:
6:21 pm PDT, Mar 15,
Ricky Ross, California
Our health should not be subjected proven or unproven aerial pesticide spraying.
Our health should not be subjected proven or unproven aerial pesticide spraying.
# 179:
9:28 pm PDT, Mar 10,
Devin Vagt, California
# 178:
10:45 am PDT, Mar 10,
Galen Clarke, California
# 177:
10:45 pm PDT, Mar 8,
Name not displayed, California
# 176:
3:29 pm PDT, Mar 8,
Name not displayed, California
# 175:
12:28 pm PDT, Mar 8,
Jessica Giese-Gardner, California
It is imperative that we as a people in California, the US and around the world take responsibility for the consequences of our actions. Therefore, we need to ensure that we do no harm for our selves, our environment, and future generations. Anything less is unacceptable.
It is imperative that we as a people in California, the US and around the world take responsibility for the consequences of our actions. Therefore, we need to ensure that we do no harm for our selves, our environment, and future generations. Anything less is unacceptable.
# 174:
2:56 pm PST, Mar 7,
Cathryn Masciocchi, California
# 173:
8:55 am PST, Mar 7,
Bill Davidson, California
I stood outside in shock as the first plane flew overhead. Just above the trees and directly over my house. My roommate was screaming at me to come inside. As the fine mist drifted onto me I realized what was happening. It was surreal, we had planned to leave Santa Cruz before the spray but the information about exactly when it was going to happen was very limited. I never reported any illness as I never had any "specific" symptoms however like many people I've talked to since then I felt very moody or emotional for several weeks after the air rape. Maybe it was just the anger at what had happened. I often dream of what reaction the makers/sprayers of this "harmless" substance would have were they to be sprayed in the face with a good shot of it. I suspect they would be running off to the eye wash station or the chemical decontamination unit at their "harmless" chemical plant.
I stood outside in shock as the first plane flew overhead. Just above the trees and directly over my house. My roommate was screaming at me to come inside. As the fine mist drifted onto me I realized what was happening. It was surreal, we had planned to leave Santa Cruz before the spray but the information about exactly when it was going to happen was very limited. I never reported any illness as I never had any "specific" symptoms however like many people I've talked to since then I felt very moody or emotional for several weeks after the air rape. Maybe it was just the anger at what had happened. I often dream of what reaction the makers/sprayers of this "harmless" substance would have were they to be sprayed in the face with a good shot of it. I suspect they would be running off to the eye wash station or the chemical decontamination unit at their "harmless" chemical plant.
# 172:
9:58 pm PST, Mar 6,
Maureen Niles, California
# 171:
9:13 pm PST, Mar 6,
Anne Graydon, Florida
I do not want to buy California "organic" produce that has been sprayed with chemical pesticides. California's organic produce is sold all over the country and we will now be unknowingly subjected to pesticides in such produce unless communities like Santa Cruz stand up to the "big guns" in the state and federal government.
I do not want to buy California "organic" produce that has been sprayed with chemical pesticides. California's organic produce is sold all over the country and we will now be unknowingly subjected to pesticides in such produce unless communities like Santa Cruz stand up to the "big guns" in the state and federal government.
# 170:
3:18 pm PST, Mar 6,
Scott Niles, California
# 169:
2:35 pm PST, Mar 6,
Jessica Russell, California
# 168:
12:28 pm PST, Mar 6,
Jo Birns, California
# 167:
10:53 pm PST, Mar 5,
Name not displayed, California
# 166:
10:05 pm PST, Mar 5,
Name not displayed, California
# 165:
9:38 pm PST, Mar 5,
Antonio Barros, California
# 164:
11:39 pm PST, Mar 4,
Scott Eerkes, California
I worked feverishly for MONTHS researching, raising public awareness and working to get through the murk of mis and disinformation coming from the Federal and State agencies intent upon spraying us. This is NOT how I want to spend my valuable time in the future! Please help protect our communities inhabitants and my time from interests that clearly do NOT respect or make the public safety their first priority!
I worked feverishly for MONTHS researching, raising public awareness and working to get through the murk of mis and disinformation coming from the Federal and State agencies intent upon spraying us. This is NOT how I want to spend my valuable time in the future! Please help protect our communities inhabitants and my time from interests that clearly do NOT respect or make the public safety their first priority!
# 163:
1:48 pm PST, Mar 4,
Sean Wensel, California
We, the people, say no to toxic chemical sprays and ground applications!!!!
We, the people, say no to toxic chemical sprays and ground applications!!!!
# 162:
10:55 am PST, Mar 3,
Shannon Kies, California
To Whom it May Concern, The spraying of harmful chemicals on the communities and cities must stop now. The research of alternative methods of controlling pests that may or may not pose a serious threat to agriculture must be conducted instead of chemical use that harms the environment. Sincerely, Shannon Kies
To Whom it May Concern, The spraying of harmful chemicals on the communities and cities must stop now. The research of alternative methods of controlling pests that may or may not pose a serious threat to agriculture must be conducted instead of chemical use that harms the environment. Sincerely, Shannon Kies
# 161:
7:22 pm PST, Mar 2,
Name not displayed, California
# 160:
8:33 am PST, Feb 19,
Drew Fenton, California
Current ordinances don't protect our headwaters from sediment caused by harvesting in and through watercourses.....even though its prohibited- what TOKEN ordinance are the sups dishing- we are on our own!
Current ordinances don't protect our headwaters from sediment caused by harvesting in and through watercourses.....even though its prohibited- what TOKEN ordinance are the sups dishing- we are on our own!
# 159:
10:24 pm PST, Feb 11,
Jeff Turner, California
# 158:
12:40 pm PST, Feb 10,
Name not displayed, California
Interesting that an ordinance needs to be adopted to save our Health and Welfare. What type of protection are we receiving from our government?
Interesting that an ordinance needs to be adopted to save our Health and Welfare. What type of protection are we receiving from our government?
# 157:
2:11 pm PST, Feb 9,
Addie Greenwood, Wisconsin
# 156:
1:50 pm PST, Feb 8,
Grace T, California
Food, especially produce, is so expensive these days. I want to know that when I spend the extra money for organic produce that it is more than just "certified"; that it truly is free of harmful chemicals. It's not right for someone else to decide what I'm ingesting if they know that it is harmful.
Food, especially produce, is so expensive these days. I want to know that when I spend the extra money for organic produce that it is more than just "certified"; that it truly is free of harmful chemicals. It's not right for someone else to decide what I'm ingesting if they know that it is harmful.
# 155:
5:28 pm PST, Feb 7,
Jane Patrick, California
# 154:
3:05 pm PST, Feb 7,
Name not displayed, California
# 153:
2:46 pm PST, Feb 7,
Robert Weinswig, Wisconsin
# 152:
10:00 pm PST, Jan 26,
Will Cassilly, California
# 151:
10:00 pm PST, Jan 26,
Marc Blumberg, California
People's health is more important than chasing agri dollars. Don't hurt the environment to save the environment from a non-threat.
People's health is more important than chasing agri dollars. Don't hurt the environment to save the environment from a non-threat.
