Brooklyn pols differ on Cuomo plastic bag fee move
Governor establishing task force to develop new plan
Lawmakers on both sides of the issue spoke out in the wake of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision Tuesday to back the state Legislature’s move to stop New York City from imposing a fee on shoppers using plastic bags at retail stores.
“I would like to thank Gov. Cuomo for responding to the concerns of the people and signing the bill to get rid of the 5 cent bag tax,” said Assemblymember William Colton.
Colton (D-Gravesend-Bensonhurst) also praised an announcement by Cuomo that the state will establish a task force to develop plans on how to deal with discarding plastic bags. “I am pleased that we will now be able to address the environmental issue without burdening those who can least afford it. I look forward to working to bringing a new solution in order to protect our environment,” Colton said.