First Name | Gary |
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Last Name | Toebben |
Email Address | apugh@lachamber.org |
Affiliation | Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce |
Subject | Item 08-2-7 / Support Staff Recommendations re: Prop 1B (L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce) |
Comment | February 27th 2008 Attn: Clerk of the Board Chairwoman Mary Nichols California Air Resources Board 1001 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: Support staff recommendations for Item 08-2-7 On behalf of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, I write in support of the CARB staff recommendation to allocate 55% of the Proposition 1B air emission reduction program funds to the L.A./Inland Empire Trade Corridor. The Chamber recognizes the hard work and countless hours that CARB staff put into developing a fair and justified allocation of limited resources. Goods movement in the Los Angeles region dwarfs that of any other trade corridor. However, significant investment is needed to off-set the emissions caused by this considerable growth and activity. Therefore, the Chamber supports allocating a proportionally larger share of Prop. 1B funds to the LA/Inland Empire Trade Corridor. As one of our fastest growing job sectors, the logistics industry represents an economic boon to Southern California. Los Angeles and Inland Empire are working hard as a region to meet the challenges presented by growth and have committed local funds to replace outdated equipment and improve infrastructure. The Chamber thanks CARB for recognizing our immense challenge and for its vital support in helping our region succeed in meeting clean air goals. We as an organization commit to continually working with staff to improve emissions reductions while achieving economic prosperity. Sincerely, Gary Toebben President and CEO Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2008-02-27 07:54:26 |
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