DTSC will present at the August 2 MAC meeting. Currently, public comments are due August 3, 2022 Did you receive the notice? So far, the CenterPoint Properties warehouse project is proceeding. (506 Brookside Dr) You should have received a notice from Department of Toxic Substances Control. It’s a notice citing the removal of toxins from…
Month: June 2022
North Richmond: A Question on Funding
North Richmond residents have a vision for an optimal community — affordable housing, open, green space, youth activities, neighbor camaraderie, freshly landscaped parkways, parks, and greenways, essential services, community businesses, infrastructure, a master green plan, and an accessible, kempt shoreline. Given the residents’ vision for the community, I recently asked if North Richmond is a…
The General Plan: The North Richmond Profile
The Contra Costa General Plan is in the works, including the North Richmond Profile. The General Plan contains policies that govern cities and counties, including land use. The plan also includes guidance on zoning, climate, and environment. Soon, the plan will be posted in draft form for public comment before it goes to the County…
Juneteenth: Freedom Day
June 19, 1865 represents the day slaves in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom. Though Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, it has been an official holiday in Galveston, Texas since 1980 and has been celebrated informally since 1865. Some fought long and hard, i.e. Ms. Opal Lee, for Juneteenth to become a federal…