Rep. Chris Cory’s ‘Super Signing’ Event This Saturday For Initiative 2066

Have you signed the initiative to protect natural gas as an energy choice for Washington residents? Initiative 2066, Protect Energy Choice needs to collect more than 400,000 signatures by July 5 to qualify for the November ballot.

YOUR CHANCE TO SIGN DURING A SPECIAL EVENT ON SATURDAY

Rep. Chris Cory of Yakima is holding a special "super signing"event on Saturday, June 22 at Effin Egg at 6530 West Nob Hill Blvd. The event will be held from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Building Industry Association of Washington, the sponsor of the initiative, wants to keep natural gas as an energy choice in Washington State.

CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE SATURDAY EVENT?

You can sign the initiative Today at KIT studios at 4010 Summitview. Two other places where you can also sign include; Central Washington Home Builders, 3301 W Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima County Republican Office, 2008 W Washington Avenue.

IF YOU WANT TO KEEP NATURAL GAS AS AN ENERGY CHOICE YOU MAY WANT TO SIGN

The initiative allows Washington resident to continue to rely on natural gas as an energy choice and officials at Let's Go Washington say;

Making sure gas utilities will continue to provide natural gas to customers who want it.
Protecting people from having to switch to only electric energy.
Stopping the state from limiting natural gas service to homes and businesses, like restaurants and breweries.
Prohibiting state and local governments, and their agencies, from banning, restricting, or discouraging gas and gas
appliances in homes and businesses.

WHAT THE INITIATIVE WON'T DO

Signing the initiative does not;

Force anyone to use natural gas or natural gas appliances.
Take away energy incentives and rebates for those who choose them.
Reduce the state's commitment to addressing climate change.

You may even get a chance to sign the next time you're shopping. Signature gatherers are collecting signatures at area stores.