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Comment 9 for Public Workshops on Investment of Cap-and-Trade Auction Proceeds to Benefit Disadvantaged Communities (sb-535-guidance-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Teagan
Last Name: Clive
Email Address: teaganclive@mac.com
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Subject: Rodeo - Crockett in Same Census Track
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I noticed something significantly different between the EnviroScreenTool 1. and 2. that could impact the eligibility for the community of Rodeo. Somehow, it's been coupled with Crockett in the same Census Tract. Both towns exist alongside the Phillips 66 refinery on the San Pablo Bay, and both of them are unincorporated. That's about where their similarities stop. Rodeo is a blighted communitity with shoestring services provided by the County. It's socioeconomics, education level, unemployment, hazardous waste, TRI rating, medical treatment services, community functions and political representation couldn't be lower. In fact, it's home to one of the largest Housing Authorities in America. Each time the town tries to pass a measure to improve the schools -- or any helpful tax measure -- Phillips 66, the largest landowner, shoots it down. Thus, the central gathering place is a liquor store where people sit on garbage cans drinking out of paper bags first thing in the morning. Even Safeway, the only source of fresh food for the community, is preparing to close this year. For most residents, the only way out is a commuter bus that passes through several times a day. This is a sincere request for help. Please note the differences between Crockett and Rodeo as soon as possible. Because Rodeo's problems are so unique, and Crockett has their own seperate issues, we can't be combined with them -- or any other place. Thanks for your consideration.
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2014-09-03 07:36:41
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