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Support from Local Jurisdictions
"Whereas, large clusters of space enterprise activity take place in California, making the State one of the few jurisdictions in the world enjoying end-to-end space capability: space research and design, spacecraft manufacture, space transportation, on-orbit operations and delivery of space enterprise services…"
At the invitation of the California Space Authority (CSA), California county governments, space-strategic cities and economic vitality support organizations statewide are being asked to consider adoption of space enterprise resolutions emphasizing support of space enterprise attraction, development and retention. Here are two sample/draft versions: cities/counties/districts, and educational.
Click on the following links to see the actions supporting space activities taken by these jurisdictions. Please contact Eric Daniels at (916) 551-1543 for further information.
Counties
Business/Economic
Education
Cities
Excerpts:
"Whereas, the Board of Supervisors supports the development of appropriate space enterprise activities in the County, including space education and job training, flight infrastructure development and preservation, academic research and development, applied research, space business development, economic diversification, space vehicle launch activity, and space-related tourism…" Kern County
"Whereas, our community has long benefited from the jobs and economic growth that has occurred due to a prosperous space enterprise climate in California and we boast today approximately 4000 jobs in our community associated with space enterprise…" Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance, Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce
"Whereas, San Luis Obispo County recognizes the critical economic importance of competing for the thousands of high-paying jobs that will be generated by the opportunities of the 21st century space industry…" San Luis Obispo County
"Be It Resolved and Ordered, that the Board of Supervisors of Santa Barbara County does hereby support the development of space enterprise consistent with prudent environment sensitivity and minimal regulation…that the Board of Supervisors commends the California Space Authority for its efforts to foster and maintain space enterprise in our community and throughout the State of California…that the Board of Supervisors directs its administrative agencies to include…an element that addresses our community's vigorous support of space enterprise development…this support shall include a streamlined permitting process, a rapid response to industry problems under our jurisdiction…" Santa Barbara County
"Whereas, in addition to the jobs and revenues created by space enterprise in our community and our neighbor Edwards Air Force Flight Test Center, we recognize that we host a tremendously skilled workforce within our boundaries, who are currently engaged in aerospace research and development or who can work tomorrow if the jobs were available, poised to assume a vigorous, proactive role in promoting and addressing space enterprise needs throughout the state…" City of California City
"Whereas, growth in space enterprise services such as global positioning systems, remote sensing and satellite imaging continue to evolve from an industry dominated by governmental contracts to one that is commercially-driven and project oriented, our community is certain to build upon our economic foundation as new markets are created by the demands of consumers…" City of Santa Clarita
"…in expressing our support of the California Space Authority and all California-based assets that work to improve, protect and enhance our quality of life." City of Victorville
"Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach to hereby support the development of space enterprise activities consistent with prudent environmental sensitivity and minimal regulation in order to retain and grow the prestige, jobs and associated economic benefits of a robust space enterprise community and the development of new services provided therefrom…" City of Seal Beach
"Furthermore…signed copies of this Proclamation be delivered to the Governor, Secretary of Technology, Trade and Commerce, Deputy Secretary of the Division of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Chief Executive Officer of the California Space Authority, and that this Proclamation be posted in a prominent location at the City of Santa Clara facilities" City of Santa Clara
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