Request to TCEQ and EPA Regarding Marathon Refinery Emissions

Shared tragic personal losses of family members to cancer and ongoing health issues caused by refinery pollution.

Urged council to support Item 33, highlighting dangerous flare activity and advocating for fence-line monitoring.

Highlighted a lack of emergency notification during the August 4-5 chemical release and demanded accountability.

Spoke on behalf of Sembrando Esperanza Coalition detailing severe resident symptoms and lack of communication from the refinery.

Criticized council for past decisions and urged them to hold Marathon accountable by voting yes on Item 33.

Called for accountability regarding refinery hazards and praised first responders.

Reported that the refinery repeatedly canceled meetings with neighborhood associations and demanded emergency notification systems.