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My name is Brent Goodlet, and I am a resident of Santa Barbara.
Written below are my comments on board item act19. In Santa Barbara
we are experiencing some of the greatest rates of warming due to
greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), not to mention the negative health
effects of diesel pollution. We're well behind our stated targets
for reduction of GHGs, and transportation is one of the biggest
sources. California should be a global leader in transitioning its
economy to one that is sustainable and promotes the health and
wellbeing of its people, its children, and its future generations.
Clean air should not be exclusive to those who can afford to live
far from concentrations of pollution from industrial areas---while
the poor and people of color are disproportionately affected. We
have the technology, we have the demand, we simply must act!



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.