URGENT:PESTICIDE BYLAW HEARINGS BEGIN MAY 23

From: "Maureen Reynolds" <ax168@chebucto.ns.ca>
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 21:27:31 -0300
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PESTICIDE BYLAW - YOUR VOICE IS IMPORTANT

THE [REAL] PUBLIC HEARINGS=20

WHEN:   Hearings begin Tuesday, May 23, at 6:00 - please come early! *=20
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WHERE:  Halifax Regional Council Chambers (at one end of Grand Parade, =
bounded by Duke, Barrington and Argyle Streets).
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WHY:   Most people think the bylaw has been formalized.  This is not =
true.  The bylaw could still be derailed. A significant demonstration of =
support for the bylaw is needed more than ever=20

Industry does not want this precedent set and they will continue to =
exert pressure upon Council - their influence and means are not =
insignificant! Council must see that the bylaw has wide public support. =
See you May 23rd!!!

WHAT:  You require only to be present in order to make a presentation to =
Council. Individuals are allowed 3-5 minutes to express themselves.   =
Merely stating that you support the bylaw would be enough.  Even if you =
do not wish to speak, your presence is needed.  PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT =
THE LAST EFFORT OF THE FOUR-YEAR STRUGGLE FOR THIS BYLAW.

THE PROPOSAL: Based on the recommendations of the Majority Report of the =
Pesticide Bylaw Advisory Committee, the bylaw proposal being considered =
would totally phase-out cosmetic landscape pesticides in HRM by the year =
2004. To protect the health of the entire community, a wide range of =
safe, non-toxic landscape products will definitely be permitted and =
encouraged by the bylaw.  You can request a free copy of the proposed =
bylaw be mailed to you by calling the Clerk's Office (490-4210).=20
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 *Sessions last 3-4 hours; additional dates may be required. =20



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