Honolulu City Council unanimously votes in favor of defueling Red Hill

Written By Sierra Club Hawaiʻi Chapter

TL;DR - The Honolulu City Council voted unanimously Wednesday in favor of two measures in response to the Red Hill water contamination.

Notably missing from the special full meeting were representatives from the U.S. Navy, the federal Environmental Protection Agency and state Department of Health.

Only Board of Water Supply’s Manager and Chief Engineer Earnest Lau came to testify.

December 16, 2021: Honolulu City Council unanimously votes in favor of defueling Red Hill, Honolulu Star-Advertiser

December 16, 2021: Council Sends Resolution to POTUS Calling for Red Hill Closure, KITV

December 16, 2021: City Council urges Navy to shut down fuel tanks, wants oversight of large underground storage, Hawaiʻi Public Radio

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