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Comment 4 for CARB's public discussion of the Research Program’s priorities (research-input-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Catherine
Last Name: Garoupa White
Email Address: catherine@calcleanair.org
Affiliation: Central Valley Air Quality Coalition
Subject: comments on centering equity and justice in research
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I had to leave the meeting early so unfortunately wasn't able to contribute these comments: 1) Research should be undertaken with an action orientation, anticipating how results can inform changes across relevant agencies and communities. 2) Research should support and coordinate with existing efforts. For example: In the San Joaquin Valley, we help convene the SJV EJ Steering Committee, which has an air monitoring network in partnership with local communities. Central CA EJ Network also coordinates IVAN networks in several counties. 3) Communities should be consulted early on. What was the front end process for getting feedback on proposed research projects? I heard community kick off meetings mentioned but obviously today's meeting was not at a time or of a length that's generally accessible to community members. 4) Finally, a recent analysis by the governor's office showed that in terms of both state and private philanthropic dollars, the San Joaquin Valley is heavily underinvested in. Please don't do research "on" us; do research with us that results in improved quality of life.
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2020-09-16 11:42:47
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