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Board opposes federal plan to reopen Southern California waters to offshore drilling
Summary
The board unanimously except for one dissenting vote passed a resolution backing Rep. Mike Levin’s bill to prohibit new offshore leasing in Southern California planning areas; public comment largely supported the measure, citing environmental, economic and tourism risks from drilling or spills.
The Board of Supervisors voted to send a clear message opposing proposed federal offshore lease sales off Southern California. Supervisors introduced a resolution supporting federal legislation championed by Rep. Mike Levin (video testimony) that would prohibit new oil and gas leasing in the Southern California planning area. Supporters said the…
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