Mayor Vows to Fight Lng Terminal

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LONG BEACH - Responding to a port inquiry about the city's position on a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal, Mayor Bob Foster on Thursday vowed to fight the proposal, citing concerns over location, incentives and liability.

The mayor's comments came in response to a letter Harbor Commission President James Hankla sent to Foster and City Council members on Monday seeking direction on an environmental impact report needed for the project's approval.

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Mayor Vows to Fight Lng Terminal

Foster, who has publicly opposed the project, said the proposed terminal on Pier T poses too great a risk to the city to be considered.

"This is an unacceptable facility in Long Beach," Foster said. "Putting an LNG terminal in the port is like putting a giant kic...

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