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Appendices <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page B-17 <br />Overall Support for Greenhouse Gas Reduction: <br /> <br />Overall, ninety-six percent of those surveyed say that they would support city-led efforts to meet <br />mandated greenhouse gas emissions targets. Forty-six percent of respondents support <br />voluntary measures only, while thirty-two percent support the idea of city-mandated <br />requirements. Only sixteen percent of those surveyed would support mandatory requirements <br />and increased taxes. Business owners are the group least supportive of mandatory <br />requirements and increased taxes; only one business owner surveyed voiced support for <br />increased taxes. Despite general support for city-led efforts, most of the comments made were <br />negative, which may suggest that opponents of mandatory requirements and increased taxes <br />feel more strongly than supporters. ―No new taxes!‖ writes one resident, a sentiment echoed by <br />many respondents. Others expressed doubt over the effectiveness of the city‘s plans to reduce <br />greenhouse gas emissions. One resident says he or she would support the city ―if the city <br />actually had anything effective in mind.‖ Another resident thinks the city‘s goals were not <br />ambitious enough, questioning, ―Why is San Leandro only looking to reduce 25% below 2005 <br />emissions vs. 1990 levels?‖ Residents also raised questions about the city‘s efforts to reduce <br />emissions. ―What happens if mandatory requirements are not met?‖ wonders one respondent. <br />This and other comments indicate that residents need more information about the city‘s climate <br />action plan.