Task force narrows bond values to emphasize cutting net carbon and reducing pollution after extended debate

Nov 17, 2025

After extended discussion, the task force agreed on draft value language that the 2026 bond should 'minimize net carbon emissions and reduce other forms of pollution,' while members emphasized balancing climate goals with cost, public priorities and safety/resiliency needs.

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Task force members spent much of the Nov. 17 meeting debating how strongly to embed climate goals into the values that will guide bond project prioritization.

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