There is a push back regarding Governor's proposal.
Many in administrative positions and the legislature do not comprehend the potential cost savings for the state, cities, counties, towns and municipalities that would be created by a substantial amount of BEVs on the road. There has been too much focus on air emissions. The savings in highway maintenance, environmental monitoring and surface water management can be huge for our state. Storm drain maintenance, asphalt deterioration, surface water runoff pollutant management, and petroleum infrastructure monitoring, management and remediation could be impacted significantly. I see dead fingerling salmon at storm drain outfalls routinely.
Here is an article I found with some key names in it. Lake News: Gov. Inslee urges extension of sales tax break for electric cars
Many in administrative positions and the legislature do not comprehend the potential cost savings for the state, cities, counties, towns and municipalities that would be created by a substantial amount of BEVs on the road. There has been too much focus on air emissions. The savings in highway maintenance, environmental monitoring and surface water management can be huge for our state. Storm drain maintenance, asphalt deterioration, surface water runoff pollutant management, and petroleum infrastructure monitoring, management and remediation could be impacted significantly. I see dead fingerling salmon at storm drain outfalls routinely.
Here is an article I found with some key names in it. Lake News: Gov. Inslee urges extension of sales tax break for electric cars