This evening, I took out my old "Ask me How WA County can Kick the Oil Addiction" signs, and headed for the Forest Grove Peace Vigil at the edge of the Pacific University campus.  The Vigil, just a few weeks old, was partly inspired by similar events taking place in the greater Portland Area, and aims to strengthen the citizen peace movement in western Washington County.  I have been attending the vigil regularly, and it seemed like the perfect place to gather more support for the Cool Washington County campaign.  As I have frequently said on this blog, the peace and environmental movements are now inextricably intertwined, with lasting peace in this country being dependent on an end to the fossil fuel regime.  So I came to the Peace Vigil today prepared to hand out information on the Cool Washington County campaign, with the emails of the four commissioners who have not yet said they would support passing the Cool Counties Declaration.  The Vigil gathering was rather small today - as I said, the event is still in its fledgling stages - but most of those who were there took a flier from me, and assured me they would email the Board of Commissioners.

Now, you might think that five or six emails won't mean very much to county commissioner, but think again.  Most people don't even know the names of their county representatives, and have certainly never contacted them about anything.  Five or six emails from different people, all discussing the same issue, could have a big impact on the Board of Commissioners.  And besides, this is only one of many ways we will be bringing the Board's attention to this issue; we'll keep the pressure on till we win!

And on that note, if you haven't already, please SIGN THE ONLINE PETITION TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, ASKING THEM TO PASS THE COOL COUNTIES DECLARATION

-Nick