As a lawn and garden business owner and home owner in the city
of Santa Rosa, CA I can tell you first hand of the implications
that the laws you propose will have on fire danger and the
countless people that may die in the next major fire from the
decisions you will make. I have seen the devastation that a
massive wildfire causes. I have had countless customers in my
store crying as they think of the homes or family members that they
lost due to fire. I do not oppose transitioning to cleaner
outdoor power equipment but as a business owner I know that supply
chain issues will guarentee that we will not have sufficient
"green" equipment prior to Jan 1, 2024. Given the current
global position I beg you to postpone implementation until supply
chain issues subside. We live in an area with large open
fields, acres and acres of trees and dry underbrush, a lack of
water and no current battery powered solution to combat these
conditions. Please consider that we don't all live in cities
with concrete and asphalt surrounding us. If we can't
properly maintain our open spaces then you the board may have to
live with the lives lost based on your decision. Please
understand that I want a clean environment for my children and I
support a transition, I just know that during a global pandemic
these goals are not realistic.
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