DeSantis should honor vow to seek a ban on fracking
Thank you, Herald-Tribune, for providing this opportunity to let Governor-elect Ron DeSantis know the public’s concerns.In Mr. DeSantis’ 12-point Environmental Protection Plan, he pledges to “Work to Ban Fracking in the State of Florida.”On day one, Mr. DeSantis states, he will advocate that the Legislature pass legislation that bans fracking in the state.The Florida Veterans for Common Sense urges Mr. DeSantis to keep his promise.Mr. DeSantis will need to exhibit strong leadership on this issue. Proposed legislation to ban fracking in Florida was never heard on the Senate or House floor this year.This inaction is in spite of overwhelming public opinion in favor of a ban on fracking. A total of 90 counties and cities in Florida (representing almost 75 percent of residents) have passed ordinances and resolutions opposing fracking.It is time to get cracking on banning fracking.
Rich Scissors, Florida Veterans for Common Sense, Sarasota