Support developing Richmond Green-Blue New Deal for environmental jobs transition
In Plain English
The city wants to create a plan for transitioning to environmentally-focused jobs and industries. Richmond would hire an environmental consultant to develop this Green-Blue New Deal strategy. The plan aims to help workers move from traditional industries to 21st-century green jobs while addressing environmental challenges.
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Votes
Approve the item
5 to 2
Use $300,000 instead to rebuild Sustainability Department and hire consultant to update existing Climate Action Plan
2 to 4
Call for the question
3 to 3
Public Comments
1 public comment — 1 spoken
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