Did Commissioner Hazen Forget To Tell Us Something When They Asked: "Are There Any Ex Parte Contacts Or Conflicts Of Interest You Wish To Report?"

From Willamette Week Article: "Welcome To "Gastoria""

Story Forum Archive writes on Sep 30th, 2005 12:00amComment 9 | Respond

I would like to see a ruling by Clatsop County Counsel on this as it could certainly impact impartial deliberation and judgement on Hazen's part on the issue of Bradwood LNG's project in my view.

LNG is welcome in Warrenton

The majority of people that I have spoken with in Warrenton are in favor of the Calpine proposal to locate a LNG facility here. We have seen the decline of jobs in the fishing and wood products industry. The economic impact of having a facility that provides family wage jobs is tremendous for our town of just over 4200 people. Warrenton has long been business friendly and we welcome the addition of this facility. LNG has been safely handled for decades. One should not be influenced by the opponents "the sky is falling" arguments that siting a facility here will result in a fiery inferno. As with other industries, there are risks. However, modern day engineering provides for facilies that are designed to be safe. Controls are in place to ensure the safety of the facility and the area surrounding it. Others will accuse me of being a "paid lackey" for Calpine, but I am just a concerned citizen looking to the future economic well being of our town.
—Jeff Hazen