While some day the tax would just be a way to make Chevron pay for damage its done to the community, others say it could have unintended consequences.
The Richmond City Council is set to vote on an oil refining tax against Chevron, a move that would put the measure on the ballot this November.The ongoing struggle between the city of Richmond and Chevron could take another step forward this week.
Katherine Lee works with APEN. She says the Chevron facility has adversely impacted the health of Richmond residents for years. This isn't the first time Richmond has tried to pass a tax on oil refineries. Back in 2008, voters approved a similar measure, but that was ultimately struck down in court a year later."It has been looked at very carefully to make sure that if this initiative wins and it gets challenged in court, the city has a defendable argument to win," said Claudia Jimenez, Richmond's Vice Mayor.
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