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Long Beach council asks city manager to pursue 100% zero-emission refuse fleets by 2032, requests 90-day report
Summary
The City Council voted Feb. 11 to direct the city manager to pursue strategies to convert Long Beach's refuse fleet to zero-emission vehicles, prioritize local job creation, and return with a 90-day implementation report.
The Long Beach City Council approved a motion Feb. 11 directing the city manager to pursue strategies to accelerate the transition to zero-emission (ZE) refuse trucks for both city-owned and private refuse fleets and to report back in 90 days on progress. The motion asks staff to clarify the city's zero-emission vehicle and infrastructure policy, identify funding and grant opportunities, and recommend procurement approaches that prioritize local, union jobs through apprenticeship and hiring preferences.
Councilmembers and speakers emphasized that…
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