Palm Springs takes action on leaf blowers
Gas powered leaf blowers will soon be banned in Palm Springs after a vote by the city council Wednesday night.
The city council voted to phase out gas blowers in favor of electric and battery powered leaf blowers.
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The council decided to steer away from a total leaf blower ban.
“We are trying to make a pretty city for you guys. It’s not for us, it’s you guys,” said Willy Ramirez, one of dozens of landscapers who took to public comment to convince the council against an all out ban of leaf blowers.
