Conversations: Brian Heywood and Sen. Reuven Carlyle Debate Initiative 2117

Washington’s Green Future Is in Your Hands: Among many impactful decisions facing Washington voters this November is the question of whether to approve I-2117 and thereby undo Washington’s new cap-and-invest system launched last year. The program is designed to help the state meet its goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Please join us for this important, interview-style program on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. in Pigott Auditorium on the Seattle University campus. Part of series, this is currently the only statewide debate on this topic open to the public.

Proponents of the initiative argue that the cap-and-trade program is a money grab that doesn’t work and helps make Washington one of the most expensive places to live. They believe their initiative will reduce gas prices and other costs. Climate Commitment Act (CCA) supporters say the world has limited time to cut greenhouse gasses and that this law makes Washington a leader in sound, market-based, carbon-reduction policies.

Seattle University’s Department of Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership is pleased to announce our featured guests are Brian Heywood, the initiative sponsor, and former state Sen. Reuven Carlyle, author of the CCA.

Seattle University Professional-in Residence Joni Balter, veteran journalist, will moderate the debate and ask questions with Seattle University Senior Sophia Hampton, double major in environmental studies and public affairs.

Our program will be produced and televised by Seattle Channel and TVW.

*Registration is not required but it does help us prepare by knowing our guest count.

Transportation and Parking

There are multiple bus lines that drop off near Seattle Univeristy including Route 2 and 12.

The Sreetcar drops off right next to SU and the Capitol Hill Link station is a 10 minute walk.

Paid parking is available in P3/Broadway Garage. There is both paid and non-paid parking on 12th Ave and 13th Ave.

Where is Pigott Auditorium?

The auditorium is located on the SU campus on the first floor of the Pigott Building (labelled PIGT on the map below).

View an interactive SU campus map here: https://www.seattleu.edu/media/SUCampusMap18.pdf

Questions?

Contact Anna Guenther, MPA Program Coordinator at [email protected].

Host or Publisher Dept. of Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership