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County launches public review of draft Environmental Justice element; staff seeks community input
Summary
Monterey County released a draft Environmental Justice element under SB 1000, identified 11 disadvantaged unincorporated communities, summarized outreach (including ~300 survey responses) and invited bilingual public comment as staff prepares a summer implementation plan and fall adoption schedule.
Monterey County planning staff presented a draft Environmental Justice (EJ) element on April 1 and invited public review and comment. Staff said the EJ element is being prepared under state law (Senate Bill 1000) because multiple general‑plan elements are being updated concurrently, and it is intended to reduce disproportionate health and environmental burdens in disadvantaged communities.
Sarah Wel, principal planner with Housing and Community Development, and Edgar Sanchez, associate planner, said the draft includes goals,…
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