We can no longer ignore the facts, the state of Massachusetts is being affected, cases of asthma are on the rise and our environment is suffering. It is the role of local city governments to be continually committed to improving the quality of life of our residents and providing an environment that fosters positive economic development. By “Blade-ing” city vehicles we will drastically reduce tailpipe emissions and continue down this important road towards change

- Brockton Mayor James E. Harrington.