Whereas, The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) allows
the public and decision-makers to get unbiased information about potential
changes to the environment from proposed developments; and
Whereas, CEQA uniquely provides the opportunity for the public to be actively involved in the environmental and planning process; and
Whereas, CEQA has resulted in protection of California's environment and in improved developments; and
Whereas, CEQA is under attack from both the Legislature and the Administration; and
Whereas, The League of Women Voters of California has been a long-time supporter of CEQA; and
Whereas, LWVC's Legislative Committee has been actively monitoring proposed changes that will weaken CEQA; and
Whereas, Public input on proposed changes is being sought regionally and by local governmental entities, and local Leagues want to comment in support of CEQA; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the LWVC issue a statement in support of the California
Environmental Quality Act to provide local Leagues with the ability
to take action to protect CEQA.
Read the letter sent to the
Governor and Resources Secretary.
