Request UC Regents reject environmental reports for Berkeley Lab expansion project
In Plain English
The University of California plans to expand Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory but needs environmental approval first. The city wants UC Regents to reject the current environmental impact studies and consider using Richmond's former Chevron research site instead. If approved, this formal request could influence where the lab expansion happens.
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Votes
Approve the item as presented
7 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond's city council voted 7-2 to formally ask UC Regents to reject the current environmental studies for Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's expansion plans. The resolution urges the university to consider using Richmond's former Chevron research site instead of expanding the existing Berkeley lab location. This request could influence where UC ultimately decides to grow the national laboratory, potentially bringing jobs and research activity to Richmond. Councilmembers Thurmond and Mayor McLaughlin dissented, marking a departure from McLaughlin's usual support for environmental measures.
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