Tag: environmental justice

– Monterey County: General Plan Environmental Justice update, comments due July 31

From County of Monterey:

The public review period for the Draft Environmental Justice Element has been extended through Friday, July 31, 2026.

The Environmental Justice Element is required by state law as included in the County of Monterey General Plan to identify disadvantaged communities within the unincorporated County area. Environmental justice goals, policies, and objectives to reduce unique or compounded health risks are required to include reduction of pollution exposure, improvement of air quality, the promotion of public facilities, food access, safe and sanitary homes, physical activity, civil engagement in the public decision making process, and prioritize improvements and programs that address the needs of disadvantaged communities.

Draft Environmental Justice Element:
https://montereyclimateaction.konveio.com/county-monterey-draft-environmental-justice-element

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[The county has also prepared community guides based on some feedback from specific areas]

Community guides are available in English and Spanish.

  • Please submit your comments to the department at the following address:
    County of Monterey Housing and Community Development Department
    Attn: Edgar Sanchez, Project Planner (English/Español)
    1441 Schilling Place, South 2nd Floor Salinas, California 93901
  • Or Via Email to: GeneralPlanUpdates@countyofmonterey.gov
  • For questions, please contact Edgar Sanchez by phone at (831)783-7508 (English/Español)

Use the above email address to be added to the distribution list. In the subject line, write: Environmental Justice Element

https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/housing-community-development/planning-services/advance-planning/ordinances-plans-under-development/general-plan-elements-update-environmental-justice-element-ref220017-lrpwp-task-no-21-10