AB 18, California Clean Water, Climate, and Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018 passes through Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee.
(SACRAMENTO, CA)— Today, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) convened his first hearing as Chair of the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee. AB 18, California Clean Water, Climate, and Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018, authored by the Chair was the sole agenda item.
AB 18 prioritizes communities most in need throughout the state. More than 40% of the funds contained in this measure will be available to disadvantaged communities with 20% specifically set aside for disadvantaged communities.
“This bond aims to address the severe deficit in our state’s parks and recreational infrastructure,” expressed Assemblymember Garcia. “For many Californian youth and families’ access to state and local parks are the only available source for recreational opportunities.”
This measure passed through the committee with well over two dozen statewide supporters filling the chamber to express their avid enthusiasm for this comprehensive bond.
Assemblymember Garcia Audio Clips from AB 18’s Hearing:
Opening remarks. (4:04)
Assemblymember Garcia says it’s time to put more money into parks. (:23)
Assemblymember Garcia says parks are more than trees and open space, they’re an important part of families and communities. (:26)
Assemblymember Garcia says, when it comes to parks, the disadvantaged communities in California are underserved. (:07)
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Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) serves as the chairperson of the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife. He represents the 56th district, which comprises the cities and communities of Blythe, Brawley, Bermuda Dunes, Calexico, Calipatria, Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, El Centro, Holtville, Imperial, Indio, Mecca, Oasis, North Shore, Salton Sea, Thermal, Thousand Palms, and Westmorland.
