200-18 Supporting Electrify Jersey Coalition and Supporting Adoption of Clean Car Standards.pdf

2 WHEREAS, expanding the use of electric vehicles will bring significant economic benefits, including lower electricity rates by recreating a more resilient and responsive electric grid and reduced vehicle operating costs, and substantial emission reductions that result in cleaner air for everyone; and WHEREAS, pending legislation exists with furthers the goals and policies articulated in New Jersey’s Clean Car Standards, including: (1) S2252/A3687 which improves the State’s transportation infrastructure to expand public charging stations; and (2) S2382/A3847 establishing a rebate for the purchase of electric vehicles to encourage the residents to purchase electric vehicles; and WHEREAS, a template for a proposed letter to Governor Phil Murphy is annexed hereto as Exhibit “A” expressing the Township’s support of both New Jersey’s Clean Car Standards, and the pending legislation referenced in this resolution. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, that the Township hereby supports the implementation of New Jersey’s Clean Car Standards and the State of New Jersey’s ability to adopt stronger safeguards to protect the health of New Jersey citizens above and beyond the federal standards; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Township opposes efforts all efforts by the federal government to weaken clean air and emission standards or otherwise usurp local control to protect the residents of the State of New Jersey and the Township from air pollution from the transportation sector; and be if further RESOLVED, that the Township authorizes the Mayor to execute the letter to Governor Phil Murphy annexed hereto as Exhibit “A” expressing the Township’s support of New Jersey’s Clean Car Standards and the pending legislation referenced in this resolution; and be if further