HomeMy WebLinkAboutSB 867 (Allen) Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness and Clean Air - Letter of SUPPORTCity of San Luis Obispo, Office of the City Council, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-3249, 805.781.7114, slocity.org
July 3, 2024
The Honorable Isaac Bryan
Chair, Assembly Committee on Natural Resources
1020 N Street, Room 164
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: SB-867 Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air
Bond Act of 2024 -- Notice of SUPPORT
Dear Chair Bryan,
The City of San Luis Obispo is pleased to support SB 867 (Allen). This measure would establish the
Drought, Flood, and Water Resilience, Wildfire and Forest Resilience, Extreme Heat Mitigation,
Biodiversity and Nature-Based Climate Solutions, Climate Smart Agriculture, Park Creation and
Outdoor Access, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 (climate bond) and, if approved by voters, would
authorize the issuance of a comprehensive climate bond in the amount of $10 billion.
With California already experiencing the effects of climate change across the state, long-term
investments continue to be crucial to increasing the sustainability of communities and resiliency of
our natural environment. The City of San Luis Obispo recognizes the state’s climate goals and seeks
to advance and implement successful local programs. We appreciate the comprehensive nature of
SB 867, in particular, the strategic investments into safe drinking water and drought, flood, and water
resilience, as well as investments in wildfire and forest resilience, sea-level rise, extreme heat
mitigation, clean air, and protecting biodiversity and promoting natural solutions.
SB 867 will provide much-needed capital investments to support local jurisdictions like the City of
San Luis Obispo with implementation of projects that locally will advance of Climate Action Plan,
climate adaptation and resilience policies, and our Greenbelt Protection Program, while also
advancing our state’s environmental goals, 30 x 30 conservation goals, and protecting communities
from the impacts of climate change.
Sincerely,
Erica A. Stewart
Mayor
City of San Luis Obispo
cc: Assembly Natural Resources Committee Members
Senator John Laird
Assemblymember Dawn Addis
San Luis Obispo City Council Members
Dave Mullinax, League of California Cities
League of California Cities, cityletters@calcities.org