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March for Good Jobs and Clean Air at Oakland Port
Let the port know you want a strong Clean Trucks Program! March from Oakland City Hall to the Oakland Port and help end the "sweatshop on wheels" system. Next week, Port Commissioners will vote on the first step towards instituting a Port Trucking Policy.
This is a critical vote and we need to send a strong message to the Port to adopt a Comprehensive Clean Trucks Program that meets our community's needs. Meet at City Hall on March 17th at 4:30. Read more...
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More News
Grant Opportunity: ABAG and MTC have a new program called "Development Without Displacement." The goal is to increase regional and local understanding of gentrification and displacement in areas near transit. MORE...
Richmond Equitable Development Initiative (REDI) has released its latest implementation measures for the Richmond General Plan and recently posted a document archive. MORE...
PolicyLink hosted its Regional Equity '08 Summit in New Orleans March 5-8, with Urban Habitat and other Bay Area SEC members featured throughout the program. The Richmond Equitable Development Initiative (REDI) delegation included community members, city staff, and elected officials. Read Councilmember Tom Butt's Reportback. MORE...
The David Brower Center construction is well underway, with an expected move-in date of March 2009 and grand opening in May 2009. Although space is limited, the Center continues to solicit potential tenants. MORE...
Grassroots Leadership Network of Marin provides updates on their great work in the North Bay with photos from the recent MLK Day celebration and future plans. They also launched a new blog to keep everyone up to date 24/7. MORE...
Port Commissioner Margaret Gordon was appointed as the Port of Oakland Commission's very first Environmental Liaison. MORE...
The City of Emeryville is suing the Woodfin for refusing to pay back wages to the workers and fines to the City. Meanwhile, the Woodfin has filed a counter-suit claiming that Measure C is illegal and that the City Council has treated the hotel unfairly. A ruling is expected by May. MORE...
Long-time SEC member and friend, Irwin Mussen, passed away in February. He will be deeply missed and his work as an Urban Planner will stand as a testament to his dedication to justice. MORE...
Actions
CPEHN is cosponsoring AB 1472 (Leno), the California Healthy Places Act, which will provide technical assistance and grants to community organizations and local health agencies to evaluate the health impact of land-use planning decisions. Write a letter of support.
The California Reinvestment Coalition (CRC) is leading a nationwide letter-writing campaign to oppose Bank of America's proposed acquisition of Countrywide Financial. Write a letter of support.
The SEC's Transportation Justice Working Group is working to fight the proposed AC Transit fare increases. Make a phone call.
TALC's 11th Annual Summit, Healthy Communities, Healthy Planet, will be held on Saturday, April 5. Attend. MORE...
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