Backed by a handful of supporters and a bouquet of dandelions, Ayla Bennett made an anti-herbicide presentation to council on June 12.
The Fernie resident had previously started an online petition calling for the community to be kept herbicide free.
On June 18, it had 213 signatures.
Citing scientific sources, Bennett said the city should adopt a precautionary approach to using herbicide on its property’s.
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