ENVIRONMENT
"I have pushed the Port to adopt a variety of clean air initiatives, including the newly-implemented Clean Trucks program and the Pier Pass program, that have resulted in a dramatic decrease in harmful emissions."
- Encourages sustainable development - Green business workshop, purple pipes, working with developers to include sustainable components in their projects such as cool roofs, more landscaping, etc.
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Held a “Water Day” in City Council to discuss the City’s efforts on water conservation and work toward solutions to address the region’s water crisis. -
Supports Clean Trucks Program, AMP and other measures at POLA to impact air quality region-wide. -
Negotiated TraPac agreement which creates $50 million fund for community benefits and allowed terminal project to move forward, creating “green growth” at the Port of Los Angeles..



