After a showing of over 50 activists and lots of great testimony from local citizens, businesses and members of the public, the Newport City Council motioned 5-2 to draft an ordinance to eliminate single use plastic checkout bags in the city of Newport. Thanks to all who have been supporting this effort and let's keep it going! Contact newport@surfrider.org to get more involved and help support the campaign efforts as we move forward. Next up, another screening of Bag It, in case you missed it the first time around. We'll be screening that on November 15, 6:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Newport. We hope to see you there!