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Chairman Mary D. Nichols and Executive Officer Richard Corey
California Air Resources Board
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814


Dear Chairman Mary D. Nichols and Executive Officer Richard Corey,

	Thank you for the hard work that ARB and staff have put into
making this document possible. The outstanding work you continue to
do is appreciated throughout the state despite what others suggest.


The Funding Guidelines as outlined in the drafted document are
clear and concise and I am proud to have read it fully myself. I
believe there are a few things to consider to help make the
document fulfil its original statutory regulations and provide
greater benefit for the disadvantaged communities.

First, I agree with some of my colleagues when they stated that the
measurements or quantification metrics reported during and after
the project should be stated upfront. I can only hope that was the
case when the document mentioned that the ARB would work closely
with the agencies to craft their project profiles and expenditure
records.

Secondly, to help bolster the disadvantaged communities, I feel
that there should be a clear mandate to help local agencies support
the local economy through diversified firms: Women Owned Business,
LGBTQ Owned Business, Minority Owned Business, etc. The work that
will be done in these disadvantage communities is only as
successful as the businesses these communities see day in and day
out. (Volume 1, Chapter 4)

Thirdly, on page 22, the job creation guidelines should be clearly
outlined for economic impact. For example, “x amount of dollars
provides x amount of jobs.” This ensures a clear and accountable
measurement of economic growth in the disadvantaged communities and
the impact of the direct funding provided. 

Lastly, just as you have created a logo for the agencies that will
administer funding in their local communities through their local
solicitation, I would suggest a logo for the cities who are
receiving and administering more than two funds or have more than
two participating agencies of GGRF in their local communities. I
believe this will help build a sense of urgency that speaks to the
implementation of these funds and create a sense of competitive
advantage of administering these funds while serving as the vehicle
of interaction with the disadvantage communities. 

I think that the timeframe was indeed adequate for those who follow
closely the works of many workgroups and the interaction of solely
community leaders was needed as they followed and read such
information as provided by ARB. 

Please consider this comment for public comment review of the
Funding Guidelines  for Agencies that Administer California Climate
Investments.

Thank you for your time and consideration, 

Jesse DeMonte Andrews│ Global Community Education Consultant


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