For decades, the Sacramento Executive Airport has allowed single engine airplanes to use leaded fuel in South Sacramento. South Sacramento has some of the worst air quality conditions in the county. Local hospital health needs assessments indicate that low-income families and predominantly people of color suffer from above-average respiratory illnesses in this area - a known health risk that has been exacerbated by the COVID19 pandemic.
As you may already know, the number of AQMD permits(approx 4,500) issued in the county are also highly concentrated in South Sacramento.  In some cases, like the former Campbell Soup Factory site, it has been exempted from any environmental impact reports.  This is an environmental justice zone that deserves your attention.  It is time for Sacramento county to stop the use of leaded fuel in South Sacramento. The residents (families and children) of south Sacramento and surrounding communities deserve your support and leadership to make this system change a reality.

Join us in signing this petition to ask the County Board of Supervisors to Ban lead fuel in Sacramento.