General Plan Elements Update: Environmental Justice Element (REF220017), LRPWP Task No. 21-10

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Information:    
  • To be added to the public distribution list, email: GeneralPlanUpdates@countyofmonterey.gov with the subject “Environmental Justice Element”.  For more information contact Edgar Sanchez (831) 783-7058 (English/Español).
     
Description:  
  • The Environmental Justice Element is required by state law as included in the County of Monterey General Plan to identify disadvantaged communities within the unincorporated County area. Environmental justice goals, policies, and objectives to reduce unique or compounded health risks are required to include reduction of pollution exposure, improvement of air quality, the promotion of public facilities, food access, safe and sanitary homes, physical activity, civil engagement in the public decision making process, and prioritize improvements and programs that address the needs of disadvantaged communities.

     
 Location:  
  • Unincorporated Countywide
     
Project Team:  
     
Current Status:  
  • NEW! The Draft Environmental Justice Element is now available for a public review period beginning Wednesday March 11, 2026, and ending Monday, May 11, 2026.

  • The County welcomes all comments on the Draft Environmental Justice Element.

    Please submit your comments to the department at the following address:
    County of Monterey Housing and Community Development Department
    Attn: Edgar Sanchez, Project Planner
    1441 Schilling Place, South 2nd Floor Salinas, California 93901

    Or

    Via Email to: GeneralPlanUpdates@countyofmonterey.gov

    For questions, please contact Edgar Sanchez by phone at (831)783-7508

     
 Environmental Information:  

     
Key Dates and Documents   
  •  Environmental Justice Community Advisory Committee (EJCAC) Meeting #3 – April 25th, 2025 Presentation, English Español
  • Environmental Justice Community Advisory Committee (EJCAC) Meeting #2
    • Day time meeting – December 14, 2023
    • Afternoon Meeting – December 4, 2023 Presentation, English Español 


 
  • Environmental Justice/ Safety Element Community Survey [CLOSED] – July 20, 2023 to October 18, 2023
     
Public Comment   
  •  None to date