The following statement was released by San Diego County Board Chair Terra Lawson-Remer on President Trump’s plan to open California’s coast to new oil drilling.

“New offshore oil drilling in California is never going to happen. Period.  President Trump is all flash and no substance on this issue because it is gravely unsafe, costly and poses major risks to the economy and the environment. In San Diego, and all up and down the California coast, I care that people have affordable energy and that we keep costs down for our working families. We need clean and affordable energy by transitioning away from fossil fuels. California is moving forward in that direction,” said San Diego County Board Chair Terra Lawson-Remer, who also serves as chair of the San Diego Community Power Board.