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Appendices most broadly supported water-saving proposal. However, some respondents expressed concern about the city doing more to promote environmentally friendly policies. The fiscal impact of these measures was a source of concern for at least one resident and city employee who wrote that he or she would support waste reduction measures "only if the budget allows... I'd rather people had jobs than for our city to be green." Overall Support for Greenhouse Gas Reduction: Overall, ninety-six percent of those surveyed say that they would support city-led efforts to meet mandated greenhouse gas emissions targets. Forty-six percent of respondents support voluntary measures only, while thirty-two percent support the idea of city-mandated requirements. Only sixteen percent of those surveyed would support mandatory requirements and increased taxes. Business owners are the group least supportive of mandatory requirements and increased taxes; only one business owner surveyed voiced support for increased taxes. Despite general support for city-led efforts, most of the comments made were negative, which may suggest that opponents of mandatory requirements and increased taxes feel more strongly than supporters. "No new taxes!" writes one resident, a sentiment echoed by many respondents. Others expressed doubt over the effectiveness of the city's plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One resident says he or she would support the city "if the city actually had anything effective in mind." Another resident thinks the city's goals were not ambitious enough, questioning, "Why is San Leandro only looking to reduce 25% below 2005 emissions vs. 1990 levels?" Residents also raised questions about the city's efforts to reduce emissions. "What happens if mandatory requirements are not met?" wonders one respondent. This and other comments indicate that residents need more information about the city's climate action plan. ~a4 spN tF~o Page 5 ~ a ~f