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Caltrans seeks $25 million to create Clean California community cleanup and employment pathways grants; LAO recommends rejection
Summary
Caltrans requested a one‑year, $25 million general fund appropriation to create a competitive Clean California community cleanup and employment pathways grant program focused on litter and graffiti abatement and workforce development.
Caltrans asked the Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 5 for a one‑year, $25,000,000 general fund augmentation to create a competitive Clean California community cleanup and employment pathways grant program intended to fund local litter and graffiti abatement while prioritizing workforce development for vulnerable populations.
Stephen Keck, Caltrans, said the proposal builds on the one‑time Clean California program and would provide competitive grants to local entities to leverage local funding, foster community engagement and create career pathways through partnerships with organizations such as the Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) and local subcontractors. Caltrans officials said existing Clean California efforts showed local communities made long‑term pledges…
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