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Dear Board Members -

As an East Oakland resident and environmental scientist, I have
witnessed more air quality problems that anywhere else I have lived
in the United States. 

Ten years ago in the city of Charleston, South Carolina, we worked
to create a trade-in incentive for local residents to turn in their
gas-powered lawn equipment in exchange for credits to buy electric.
This had a profound impact on our neighborhood air quality!

With the proposition of the SORE regulation, the Board has an
opportunity to have an even greater impact on the air quality in
our local communities. Please pass this regulation so we no longer
have to close our windows and doors due to the toxic exhaust fumes
of garden equipment polluting our homes!