W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 1 9, NO. 52
September 9, 2021
Mayor Rober tson appointed to national EPA advisor y committee
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Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson is one of 34 leaders from across the country appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee.
ialto Mayor Deborah Robertson is one of 34 leaders from across the country appointed to the U.S. Protection Environmental Agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC).
riences with my fellow mayors and local leaders, while continuing to look at innovative solutions, which helps to advance equity and economic solutions, especially for communities identified as disadvantaged.”
Robertson’s appointment was announced Wednesday by EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. The 39-member LGAC represents a diverse cross-section of cities, counties, towns, and communities across the United States, and advises the EPA Administrator on a variety of issues impacting cities.
Said Regan: “I’m honored to welcome this diverse, highly qualified group of local leaders who will bring valuable insight and experience to the Agency. EPA is counting on their input and collaboration to help achieve our mission to protect public health and the environment in every zip code. From tackling climate change to advancing environmental justice, we need local partners at the table to address our most pressing environmental challenges.”
“It’s a privilege to be part of this distinguished committee as we work on climate security, sustainable economic development, infrastructure needs and eliminating barriers to economic opportunity for all,” Robertson said. “Rialto has been at the forefront of many of these issues, and I look forward to sharing our expe-
With a population of more than 103,000, Rialto is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Robertson, cont. on next pg.
Rialto Police Depar tment coordinates interactive Community Ambassador Prog ram for r esidents By Manny B. Sandoval
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s the Rialto Police Department prepares to rollout its interactive Community Ambassador Program to a cohort of 25 residents on September 7, which is already filled at capacity, the department announced plans for another opportunity to participate in early 2022. The eight-week ambassador program is being held on Wednesdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m., and participants will have the opportunity to interactively engage with a different department each week. According to the Rialto Police Department, “The Community Ambassador Program gives individuals who live or work in Rialto a chance to be more involved in our community and gain a better understanding of the Program, cont. on next pg.
PHOTO RPD Rialto Police Department’s cohort of 25 residents participating in its successful and reimagined Community Ambassador Program is forging engagement and strengthening communication with the community.