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2 <br /> Congressional peers and endorse Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's resolution for a select committee <br /> on a Green New Deal. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate financial impact associated with the Board <br /> considering the resolution. There may be future financial impacts to the County as it relates to <br /> the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions, as well as potential financial impacts with efforts to <br /> reduce those emissions as well as other proposed actions outlined in the Green New Deal. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes <br /> and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of <br /> environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no <br /> group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental <br /> consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or <br /> policies. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider the draft <br /> Resolution Requesting That Representative David Price Endorse Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's <br /> Resolution for a Select Committee on a Green New Deal. <br />