The Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission will soon include a board member specifically charged with standing up for communities facing “environmental justice” issues.
On Jan. 21, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to convert one “environmental” board member position to an “environmental justice” one. Supervisors said that such a position is now vacant and seeking applicants. There have been three board seats designated as “environmental,” representing environmental advocacy groups.
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