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Dear Chairperson Nichols and Air Resource Board Members,

I urge the California Air Resources Board to pursue strong,
vigorous implementation of the Sustainable Communities and Climate
Protection Act (SB 375). This law will help improve local
economies, reduce our infrastructure costs and create jobs while
also reducing air and global warming pollution.

The board can demonstrate strong leadership and ensure the law
reaches its full potential in two ways: 

1. Establish ambitious regional global warming pollution reduction
targets.
2. Exercise your full powers to identify and support financial
resources that cities and towns can use for planning and other
activities that meet the goals of SB 375.

I urge the board to adopt ambitious targets for California to meet
the goals of the legislation, including reducing traffic and
chronic illness; making our communities healthier and more
competitive; and confirming California leadership on issues of
growth, sustainability, public health and overall livability.

As a person who values walkable and bikable communities, accessible
alternative transportation, and clean air, I urge you to adopt only
GHG emission reduction targets that are ambitious and achievable.
It would be a joy for me if I can spend less time on the freeways,
save money on gas, and have more time with my friends and family.
These things can easily be achieved through compact community
planning and affordable housing close to work, school, and
community centers.

I believe that by the appropriate enforcement of this law, we will
see a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and more
sustainable communities and transportation choices. In your
upcoming meeting, please vote for ambitious GHG emission reduction
targets and achievable sustainable community plans. Please also
exercise your full power to secure funding for implementation of
this landmark law.

Thank you for all your hard work in the implementation of SB 375
and for the opportunity to submit my comments.

Sincerely,
Christopher Lish
PO Box 113
Olema, CA 94950
lishchris@yahoo.com