Bay Area League

League of Women Voters^®
of the Eden Area

LWVBA POSITIONS AND WORK PROGRAM - 2004 - 2006
ACTION AND EDUCATION PRIORITIES:
GOVERNANCE AND REGIONAL PLANNING ACTION AND EDUCATION 2004-2006 · Continue to monitor proposed new legislation that relates to LWVBA positions and seek LWVC permission to support if appropriate · Build a regional constituency-- such as "Friends of Our Region" on the Oregon and Washington model--for an integrated land-use transportation plan. · Join with LWV California in securing fiscal reforms that will encourage responsible long range planning for sustainable development patterns. · Comment on regional governance and planning policy proposals.
ENVIRONMENT (Air Land Use Water Solid Waste CEQA Hazardous Materials) ACTION AND EDUCATION 2004-2006 (Water priorities to be reviewed by Natural Resources/Water Committee in September 2004) · Continue monitoring BAAQMD and the regulation of refinery flares. · Continue participating in the preparation, adoption, and implementation of plans for attaining national and state ozone and particulate matter standards. · Continue to monitor proposed legislation and multi-county ballot measures for parks and protection of natural resources, open space and agricultural land and support as appropriate. · Identify local League members with expertise and interest in CEQA review as a consultants for Bay Area Leagues · Monitor hazardous materials disposal, especially where it threatens subsurface water flows
HOUSING ACTION AND EDUCATION 2004 - 2006 · Review land use plans for planned density and built densities of recent projects; report findings · Emphasize integration of housing with transit-oriented development and support local Leagues in advocating for approval of affordable housing and increased density. · Continue monitoring of state and federal legislation and urging support as appropriate. · Continue information on the variety of funding programs available to communities and obstacles to Bay Area communities' ability to utilize certain federal housing assistance programs.
TRANSPORTATION ACTION AND EDUCATION 2004 - 2006 · Continue efforts to improve regional coordination of transit systems with land use planning · Support efforts to improve funding for transit systems · Monitor planning for High-Speed Rail in the Bay Area · Monitor the Regional Transportation Plan Update--RTP 2030

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