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My name is Deborah Williams, and I am a resident of Goleta. Written
below are my comments on board item act19. As an owner of an EV,
and as someone who has installed 16 solar panels that cover our EV
and all other electric use, I care deeply about doing what we can
do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for current and future
generations. There are so many other clean air benefits, too. We
all have to do our part, at every level, including the California
Air Resources Board. Thank you for what you have done so far.
Please  pass the Advanced Clean Truck rule.



Here in California, its more important than ever that we move
forward with health-protecting, life-saving pollution protections
like the Advanced Clean Truck rule. Weve long known that our air
quality crisis leaves Californians gasping for breath, and worsens
and shortens lives. In light of new research from Harvard that
connects COVID-19 mortality to long-term exposure to air pollution,
shifting heavy polluters like diesel trucks in the state to zero
emissions solutions has taken on a new significance.



I urge you to stay the course and pass a strong Advanced Clean
Truck rule, as well as other transportation regulations that will
promote a zero-emissions future. We cant afford to lose ground on
key public health measures during a public health crisis.  



California has long proven that we can clean up our air and protect
our climate while stewarding a strong economy. Regulations like the
Advanced Clean Truck rule can spur thousands of new clean energy
jobs. They will play an important role in Californias economic
recovery while also saving everyday Californians from the economic
toll of lost workdays and the healthcare costs of pollution-related
illness. Its time for everyone to do their part for Californias air
 and all of our lungs  as we face challenges to public health in
the Golden State like never before.