This is a huge win for Portland thanks to our new City Council!
“Portland City Council voted 11-1 on March 19 in favor of a resolution demanding Mayor Keith Wilson investigate Zenith Energy’s potential violations of its franchise agreement after the Houston-based fossil fuel transport and storage company constructed and operated pipes at its Northwest Portland facility without first notifying the Department of Environmental Quality, or DEQ.
… The City Council also urged the city auditor to investigate and prepare a report detailing the city’s handling of Zenith’s recent land use application, citing ‘competing statements’ made by city officials and Zenith in a Jan. 21 work session. Additionally, it directed Wilson to pause any administrative action with regard to Zenith until the investigation is complete.” Read more here.