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CAP is the county’s strategic approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from sources throughout the unincorporated areas in the county. It reflects the county’s programs and actions to decrease energy use, improve energy efficiency, develop renewable energy, reduce vehicle miles traveled, increase multi-modal travel options, expand green infrastructure, reduce waste and improve the efficiency of government operations.

The Board of Supervisors adopted the current CAP in 2015. They are updating it along with the county General Plan through Envision Contra Costa 2040, estimated to be completed in 2024. In the meantime, the Sustainability Team has developed Interim Work Plans that outline the actions the county undertook in 2021 and 2022 to address climate change, and where it will focus in 2023 and 2024.

The interim plan outlines seven goals that aim to increase the effectiveness of climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. These goals are clean and efficient built environment, resilient communities and natural infrastructure, no-waste Contra Costa, reduce water use and increase drought resilience, a clean transportation network, climate equity and leadership.

The Sustainability Commission allows community members to provide input and suggestions to county staff and the Board of Supervisors on sustainability issues. Each

While there are potentially other funding options, the CEC credit facility is the most favorable. We should hear back regarding our application sometime in May. If we are able to secure funding through the CEC, there will be savings to the General Fund as soon as the project is complete, which is expected to take approximately a year.

While no single effort will solve the fiscal challenges that the city faces, with this effort combined with other activities the city is working on, we are making progress. These challenges did not start overnight, and they will not be solved overnight. But through persistent effort, we will ensure that we are exploring all available levers to put us on track toward fiscal sustainability.

Send comments and questions for the mayor to jeff.wan@clayton.ci.gov

What I think residents are most excited about are the projects to repair potholes and smooth out our roads across the city. These “pothole and base repair” projects are underway and will occur in phases.

For a complete list of projects that will launch this spring and summer, visit cityofconcord.org/CIP. In addition to a schedule, you will also find an

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supervisorial district has a voting representative and an alternate member. They provide input on CAP implementation, how to best engage county residents and businesses on sustainability, and how to ensure equity and fairness in the county’s sustainability efforts.

The Sustainability Commission meets 5-7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every other month. These meetings are open to the public.

Supervisors John Gioia and Federal Glover sit on the board’s Sustainability Committee, which focuses on the implementation of the county’s CAP. They review the work from the Sustainability Team and the Sustainability Commission and make policy recommendations to the Board of Supervisors to approve. Over the years, the recommendations have led to permanent improvements in our county and to the environment. For more information, visit www.contracosta.ca.gov/6780 /Sustainability.

Ken Carlson is Contra Costa County District IV supervisor. Email questions or comments to Carlson at SupervisorCarlson@bos.cccounty.us or call his office at 925-655-2350.

interactive map that provides information about the work being done, the timeline and the cost. Next month, I’ll provide more details on these locations. The bottom line is we know our roads need some attention and we have made this a priority. As the weather warms up, you will certainly see more construction zones throughout the city. We ask for your patience. Direct your questions and comments to the mayor at 925-6713158 or Laura.Hoffmeister@cityofconcord.org.