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My name is Evette Kurai, and I am a resident of Monterey Park.
Written below are my comments on board item act19. Hello, I live
near the  CA HWY 60 and 710 FWY in Los Angeles. As a child I lived
near the 710 FWY. I have been exposed to the air and noise
pollution from big trucks all of my life as this is the main route
to the Port of L.A. I worry about the harmful effects of the air
pollution from trucks for myself, my parents (who still live along
710 FWY), and now my 6 year old son and husband. We are in the
midst of an environmental crisis. It is time for action and time to
do away with decisions that are good for corporations and bad for
people and the environment. On behalf of the impoverished
neighborhoods of Southeastern Los Angeles I call upon you to do
what is right and listen to the people. We want and deserve clean
air and need electric trucks in order to clean our air and our
neighborhoods. Thank you



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.