BioMassacre's Hoax
House Bill 1081 sponsored by State Representatives Jeff Morris (D), Jim Moeller (D), and David Frockt (D) seeks to cram BioMassacre siting/permitting down the throats of Washington Counties unwilling to abide by the unwarranted injury to their residents, health, children, environment, communities, economy, and quality of life by eliminating any/all authority of County Commissioners to delay or deny such permits in their local jurisdiction. It’s well known that State Senator Tim Sheldon (D), Governor Gregoire (D), and Lt. Governor Brad Owen (D) are also ardent supporters of the BioMassacre industry. Many of these have transparent conflicts of interest or have been owned by the industry for years.
I point this out for the benefit of some of my more liberal friends who seem to think all things Democrat must come scented with rose oil. Nothing could be further from the truth. Breathing, health, and air quality are human rights issues, not political. Failure to address such issues (torture, environmental sustainability, social justice, due process, equity) responsibly know no race or partisan boundaries. And integrity, commitment, character, decency, resolve, and honesty know no age or party affiliation.
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(Please note HB 1081 gives the EFSEC virtual carte blanche in delegating permitting authority while apparently requiring an EIS contrary to the DNS possibilities inherent in current local county ordinances.)
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Some of the Devil’s hand maidens:
HB 1081 Sponsor (D)
HB 1081 Sponsor (D)
Rep. Jeff Morris (jeff.morris@leg.wa.gov)
As a fourth-generation native of Guemes Island, I am proud to represent San Juan County, part of Skagit County and part of Whatcom County in the State Legislature.
I focus on technology and economic issues in the State legislature as well as working on many other issues facing our State
If you would like more information on issues facing the legislature, or if you need help with a state agency, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Jeff Morris is a member of the Washington State legislature, representing Mt. Vernon, Washington, as a Democrat. As Speaker pro tem of the Washington House of Representatives, he is the second ranking officer of the body. He is a member of the Tsimshian Indian nation. He is chairman of the Council of State Governments, West.
Morris is a fourth generation native of the San Juan Islands. He was elected to the State House of Representatives in 1996 where he serves as Chair of the House Committee on Technology, Energy and Communications.
| Profile for Jeff Morris: |
| General: (political statement of goals, objectives, views, philosophies) |
| As a fourth-generation native of Guemes Island, I am proud to represent San Juan County, part of Skagit County and part of Whatcom County in the State Legislature.
I focus on technology and economic issues in the State legislature as well as working on many other issues facing our State If you would like more information on issues facing the legislature, or if you need help with a state agency, please do not hesitate to contact me. |
| Personal: (Gender, age, marital status, spouse’s name and age, children’s name and ages, home town, current residence) |
| Gender: Male Family: Wife: Susan 3 Children. Birth Date: 1964 Birthplace: Anacortes, WA Home City: Guemes Island, WA |
| Education: (times and places of schools, colleges, major, degrees, activities, sports) |
| BA, Political Science, Central Washington University, 1987. |
| Profession: (profession and work experience outside politics) |
| As CEO of Energy Horizon LLC, Jeff directs the Pacific Northwest Economic Region’s bi-national aggregated energy resource planning, as well as developing distributive generation energy projects. He is a co-founder of Northwest Energy Angels, the first North American angel investing group investing exclusively in new energy technologies. He is also a Trustee of the Washington State Life Science Fund.
Jeff is a past director of the Northwest Energy Technology Collaborative (NWETC), headquartered at the Washington Technology Center (WTC). Jeff and his team at WTC worked to accelerate growth of the energy-technology industry in the region.He previously served as Political Director for U.S. Representative Al Swift. |
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| No Response |
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| Chair, Council of State Governments West, present Toll Fellow, Council of State Governments Distinguished Leadership Program, 2003 President, Pacific Northwest Economic Region, 2001. |
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| He was elected to the State House of Representatives in 1996 where he serves as Speaker Pro Tempore. In addition to his leadership role, he continues to serve as a member of the Technology, Energy, and Communications Committee after many years as chair, Transportation, Ecology and Parks, Audit Review and Oversight, and the House Rules Committee. |
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| No Response |
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| The U.S. Department of Energy recognized his achievements by naming him a “West Coast Power Player.” The Northwest and Intermountain Power Producers Coalition awarded Jeff this year’s recipient of the “Vito Stagliano Excellence in Electricity Policy Award.” NIPPC established the award in 2006 to recognize individuals who have helped advanced innovative public policy within the electricity sector.
His legislative contributions were internationally recognized by the Canadian Consulate for eliminating commerce barriers between the two countries. Jeff also graduated as a Toll Fellow from the Council of State Governments Distinguished Leadership Program. |
In what ways would you work to protect Lake Whatcom, the drinking water source for about half of Whatcom County, in the state Legislature?
I have fought with Harriet Spanel and Dave Quall for years be it timber cutting, phosphorus runoff, or mercury issues to allow a local dialogue to form the best way to protect Lake Whatcom. Balancing State versus Local authority is a constant issue, but my experience with Lake Whatcom indicates that locally derived solutions, with a high degree of stakeholder buy in, have always been the best path. I would continue to create opportunities for local solutions first and foremost.
JEFF MORRIS
Age: 46.
Family: four children.
Education: bachelor’s degree, Central Washington University.
Employment: CEO of Energy Horizon LLC, energy planning.
Government experience: incumbent 40th District State Representative since 1997; staffer to former U.S. Rep. Al Swift.
Rep David Frockt (D)
Rep David Frockt (D)
Rep. David Frockt (david.frockt@leg.wa.gov)
And everyone wants solutions for our region’s environmental and transportation challenges.
We’re also a community that cares about saving the social safety net for the elderly and others who need help just to get by. We believe that hard times are no excuse for throwing away our moral compass or ditching our long-term investments.
The more I listen to local citizens, the more I realize that no one has all the answers to our problems. That’s why we need to listen to one another—really listen. And you can count on me to listen to you.
You can help by joining me in a dialogue about what government can and needs to do better. E-mail is the fastest and least expensive way to keep in touch. But don’t hesitate to call or write or visit, if that works best for you. My Legislative Assistant, Samantha, and I are proud of our constituent outreach and service.
I look forward to hearing from you.
David
| Profile for David Frockt: |
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| No Response |
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| David grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. His mother was a public school teacher and his father, a labor lawyer, who started his career with the National Labor Relations Board and now arbitrates collective bargaining agreements in semi-retirement. David and his wife Rebecca, a health care consultant, live in North Seattle with their six year old twins Sam and Annabelle. In his spare time, David likes to watch his kids play soccer, t-ball, and dance. He is an avid sports fan, follows all Seattle sports teams closely (in good times and in bad), and enjoys playing pickup basketball. |
| Education: (times and places of schools, colleges, major, degrees, activities, sports) |
| He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and UCLA Law School. |
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| For nearly ten years, David has represented workers who have been diagnosed with terminal asbestos caused cancer. David has fought for justice for his clients and to hold some of the largest corporations in America accountable for their actions, earning the respect of both his colleagues and his opponents. While the main focus of his work and that of his firm’s has been representing asbestos victims, David is also proud to note that his firm, Bergman Draper, & Frockt, fought to protect Washington consumers by being part of a team that successfully prosecuted one of the state’s first major predatory lending lawsuits. In the early 1990s, David worked on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. where he served as an aide to a senior Democratic member of the House Judiciary and Small Business Committees. In 2000, David worked on the Washington committee for Senator Bill Bradley’s presidential campaign. |
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| He served as delegate to the Democratic National Convention. He has since assisted on a campaign for Washington Attorney General and has been an active supporter of Democratic candidates throughout the city, county, state and nationally. One of the biggest thrills of his life came in 2008 when he was privileged to attend President Barack Obama’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention and subsequently his inauguration in Washington. Most recently, David volunteered on the No On 1033 campaign, speaking to community and political groups to help defeat Tim Eyman’s latest misguided initiative. |
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Elected Experience:
Elected Washington Delegate For Senator Bill Bradley, Democratic National Convention, 2000
Other Professional Experience:
Founding Attorney, Bergman, Draper & Frockt PLLC. Firm successfully represents asbestos cancer victims and their families; Associate Attorney, Seattle Law Firm Riddell Williams P.S.; Legislative Aide U.S. House of Representatives For Democratic Member On Judiciary and Small Business Committees; Marketing and Public Affairs, WCT Communications; Research Assistant, University of California, San Francisco, School of Public Health.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania, BA, 1991; UCLA School of Law, JD, 1998.
Community Service:
Former Board Member Puget Soundkeeper Alliance; Speaker’s Bureau, No on I-1033 (campaign against Tim Eyman’s 2009 initiative)
Statement:
I am running to be a strong voice for Seattle in Olympia. We must fully fund education so that we do not rely on local levies and PTAs to fund basic educational needs. I support robust academic standards and new efforts to improve student performance. We must generate new job growth through improved financing options for small business and investment in a new clean energy economy in Washington, including greater infrastructure for electric vehicles and better transportation options.
Endorsed by 46th District Democrats, League of Education Voters, Sierra Club, Washington Conservation Voters, NARAL, Numerous Labor Organizations, Community and Elected Leaders.
Jim Moeller (D)
Rep. Jim Moeller (jim.moeller@leg.wa.gov)
A big part of my job – by far the most important part – is listening to that Vancouver and other Clark County folks have to say regarding the issues before us. Representing the people of our region calls to mind something the great jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes once said:
“It is the province of knowledge to speak, and
the province of wisdom to listen.”
I certainly don’t profess to have the market cornered on knowledge, but I’d like to think I’ve acquired a fair amount of wisdom.
Please don’t ever hesitate to write, e-mail, or call whenever you have questions about these and any other legislative matters. My legislative assistant, Maureen Gallegos, and I are always open to hearing and reading what you have to say.
Moeller grew up in Vancouver, attending George C. Marshall Elementary School and McLoughlin Junior High School. He went on to Clark College and Washington State University, before doing graduate work at Portland State University. He has worked in mental health since 1979, serving with Kaiser Permanente since 1985.
Elected in 1995 to Vancouver City Council, he was re-elected to a second term in 1999. In 2002, when veteran legislator Val Ogden retired, Moeller ran to succeed her in the state House of Representatives. In a hotly contested Democratic primary, Moeller prevailed by less than 1,000 votes – winning 6,564 votes to his opponent’s 5,615.[1] He won the subsequent general election handily and took office in January 2003. He has since been re-elected three times.
Moeller is openly gay and is currently one of six LGBT members of the Washington State Legislature.
