tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242998085827601410.post604765484585031852..comments2018-04-19T13:50:07.146-07:00Comments on Repeal Bag Fee !: Resources On Fighting Back - Organizations In This FightRepealBagFeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115677904795950837noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242998085827601410.post-4445131133961296472013-08-23T17:35:20.411-07:002013-08-23T17:35:20.411-07:00Response from Supervisor Spellman from Calaveras C...Response from Supervisor Spellman from Calaveras County on 8/23/13:<br /><br />Hello Terry,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your opinion and for vacationing in our county.<br /><br />To be frank we only have about 5 grocery stores in the county, none of which are large chain grocers and we don't even have one "big box" store such as Walmart or Target.<br /><br />The small grocers we do have, at least in the northern part of the county, give a $.05 per bag credit to customers who use or reuse their own bags as a way to reduce consumption of bags voluntarily.<br /><br />Another insight is that even the most "environmental" member of our board tells me on personal level it would be a waste of "political capital" to pursue such a ban, that there are bigger issues to tackle.<br /><br />So I don't imagine our county (board) jumping on the "ban the bag" train anytime soon.<br /><br />I think you can add us to the list of "no action" expected on your feedback report.<br /><br />Again thanks for sharing your concerns and we hope to see you here in beautiful Calaveras County when you are ready for some adventure and/or relaxation away from all the urban/suburban grind.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Darren Spellman<br />Calaveras County Supervisor<br /><br /><br />RepealBagFeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115677904795950837noreply@blogger.com