CALAFCO Conference 2011: LAFCOs and Environmental Justice September 1, 2011
Overview Why should we care? Why LAFCO? Why Stakeholder Collaboration? Examples of efforts underway Statewide Momentum
A Million Californians in DUCs Inefficiency Major infrastructure and service deficits – non potable water, insufficient wastewater management Systematic Exclusion and Neglect
Disadvantaged Communities in the San Joaquin Valley PolicyLink, 2009
Mapped by Cedar Grove Institute
Why LAFCO? Unique role Unique power Unique expertise
Why stakeholder involvement Knowledge Power Relationships
Collaborative efforts underway Fresno County - Lanare and Riverdale – Municipal Service Review Madera – Chowchilla and Fairmead – Sphere of Influence Update Tulare County – Matheny Tract; County wide – Policy C-5; Municipal Service Reviews California – SB 244
SB 244 Identification of Fringe and Island DUCs Assessment and Analysis of services and service needs Opportunities for Shared Facilities Possible Annexation of DUCs contiguous to a proposed annexation area
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