Public Health Policy Principles 2008-2009

WHEREAS, the mission of BREATHE CALIFORNIA OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY "BREATHE LA" is to promote clean air and healthy lungs through research, education and advocacy; and

WHEREAS, BREATHE LA has created an Advocacy Committee to implement a public policy agenda on clean air and lung health issues; and

WHEREAS, the Advocacy Committee plans to advance the public policy agenda of BREATHE LA to the City & County of Los Angeles and area-elected State and Federal officials, and participate as advocacy spokespersons in legislative sessions and media interviews.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the BREATHE LA Advocacy Committee will focus its civic engagement with the adoption of these public health policy principles:

Advocate for the implementation of California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (known as AB32) and educate local businesses and community groups about subsequent voluntary or required actions that will affect them.

Advocate for the promotion of improved lung health through such initiatives as tobacco prevention, public education, and other and public health mitigation projects.

Advocate for the adoption, implementation, and enforcement of regulations and policies governing stationary and mobile sources of harmful emissions, including diesel pollution (e.g., refineries, ships, trucks, buses and off-road diesel equipment) that will achieve the maximum feasible reductions in diesel particulate matter.

Advocate for the increased use of clean energy and technologies, particularly renewable energy, through consumer education and outreach.