Report in Support of the Leaf Blower Regulation Amendment Act of 2017, Bill 22-234

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Written By Marina Jokic

Written by Jamie Banks, PhD, MS, Executive Director, Quiet Communities, Inc.

Jamie Banks, Executive Director of Quiet Communities, supported Bill 22-234, which regulates gas leaf blowers (GLBs) in Washington, D.C. She emphasized the health risks of GLBs, including noise pollution and emissions affecting vulnerable populations, and advocated for battery-powered leaf blowers (BLBs) as a cleaner, quieter alternative. Her testimony urged prompt legislative action to improve air quality and community well-being. Read the testimony here.

Marina Jokic
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