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Calaveras: Gold to Green
Yesterday, I spoke of an
action plan for
revitalizing our
economy. I have
developed this plan, in
part, to push forward
with the joint
commitment of the Board
of Supervisors and City
Council to focus on
action rather than
another round of plans.
Each step of my 10 point
plan is possible today.
Here is a draft of the
plan. I will
publish the final
version in our next
mailing to the voters of
the Fourth District.
- Create a
public/private partnership to provide the legal and
organizational foundation for action -- in California, these are
sometimes called "P3s".
- Recruit a
local, experienced P3 leader -- let's draw on the enormous
talent pool right here in Calaveras County.
- Enact revenue
sharing sharing guidelines for tax income generated by the P3 --
the City and County must collaborate, not compete.
- Equalize the
City and County Transit-Occupancy-Tax (TOT) -- personally,
I support setting it at 12% with any increase dedicated to rural
economic development.
- Establish
"Green Benefit Basins" to create the necessary infrastructure
for P3 economic developments -- these basins feature renewable
technologies and conservation without impacting existing
ratepayers.
- Pursue
specific P3 partners who are compatible with and committed to
serving Calaveras' citizens -- use available assessment
technologies to identify those linkages.
- Enhance
existing visitor-oriented centers to feature Calaveras'
renewable energy resources -- for example, visitor car-ports
with solar panel roofs.
- Encourage our
community college districts to commit to provide "green collar"
job training -- these include certification courses for plant
operators in water, wastewater, hydro, solar and alternative
building techniques.
- Implement the
Calaveras Council of Governments' Regional Transportation Plan
including the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans and expand the
Calaveras Transit Plan -- future economic development requires
new approaches to energy efficiency and effectiveness.
- Launch the
"Calaveras Going Green" media campaign -- create a buzz about
Calaveras' initiative to protect and enhance our rural
lifestyles and environment.
Please share your feedback, comments and views with me at "Write
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