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Youth and climate groups urge San Jose to restore Climate Smart funding after cuts
Summary
Students, climate advocates and the Climate Advisory Commission asked the council to restore non‑personnel funding for Climate Smart San Jose to roughly 2022–23 levels so the program can maintain community grants, partnerships and outreach tied to the city’s 2030 carbon‑neutrality goals.
San Jose — Climate advocacy groups, youth activists and members of the Climate Advisory Commission urged the City Council at the budget hearing to restore non‑personnel funding for Climate Smart San Jose.
Speakers said incremental cuts have reduced the program’s ability to partner with community‑based organizations and to carry out outreach and programs that make…
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