By Kathy Chouteau
A new interactive map spotlights the City of Richmond’s efforts to reduce fire hazards on City-owned parcels through the Measure X Fuel Reduction Program.
Passed by voters on Nov. 3, 2020, Measure X is a 0.5 percent tax on taxable purchases for general purposes, with the County Board of Supervisors determining how it will be used. The tax generates approximately $120 million annually in support of county services.
This Fuel Reduction Initiative is one way Measure X funding is being applied, looking to improve community safety by “managing vegetation and mitigating fire risks across high-priority areas,” according to the City of Richmond.
On the map, community members can see parcels that have been completed, approved for treatment or are currently under review, said the City. It added that the map also offers people a transparent view of the program’s progress.
Check out the map to see where various parcels in Richmond stand as part of the program funded by Measure X.