City leaders are experiencing a series of legal defeats in their efforts to prevent coal shipments from the Port of Oakland. An appeals court upheld a ruling allowing construction of a large marine terminal, potentially enabling coal to be stored and shipped from the site. Developer Phil Tagami awaits city approval for construction, amid concerns over air pollution and health issues in West Oakland. Meanwhile, Insight Terminal Solutions is suing the city for $1 billion due to construction delays. Mayor Barbara Lee has pledged to resist any coal shipment proposals.
The appeals court ruling, authored by Judge James Richman, declares none of the arguments lodged by the city against allowing Tagami more time at the proposed terminal site have merit.
Phil Tagami, Oakland developer and Chief Executive Officer of California Capital Investment Group, heads back to his seat during their Naval Weapons Station development presentation.
Coal, reviled locally for its pollutive qualities, may eventually be among the bulk goods brought by rail and stored there, before being shipped overseas.
Mayor Barbara Lee, who took office in April, promised during her campaign to fight against any attempts to bring coal shipments through our city.
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