Nick Licata replied to me last week about the bag fee and styrofoam ban.

Thank you for writing me about the 20 cent bag fee, and styrofoam container ban.

Although I was out of town during the final Council vote, I supported the Council’s action since I was successful in having language included in the legislation that required Seattle Public Utilities to report back to the Council by November 25 for ensuring access and deployment of reusable bags to low-income people, including those living in Seattle Housing Authority housing and other low-income and senior housing facilities.

Sincerely,

Nick Licata