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Sedro-Woolley's mayor is urging Governor Ferguson to reject a proposed lithium battery facility, citing fire and environmental concerns.

The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) is reviewing the project, with the governor having the final decision.

Similar concerns arise in Covington over another battery facility site near a school, with local opposition mounting.

SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. - The fate of a proposed lithium battery facility near downtown Sedro-Woolley may hinge on Governor Bob Ferguson 's decision.

What they're saying:

Sedro-Woolley Mayor Julia Johnson is urging the governor to reject the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, citing fire and environmental concerns.

"Not only the city of Sedro-Woolley, but the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe and

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