About the Strategic Growth Council

Leadership Team

Meet our Program Directors and Leads

The Council

Meet the ten distinguished members that make up our Council

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Our Objectives

In September 2008, SB 732 was signed into law, establishing the Strategic Growth Council. The Council is a cabinet level committee that is tasked with coordinating the activities of state agencies to:

  • Improve air and water quality
  • Protect natural resources and agriculture lands
  • Increase the availability of affordable housing
  • Promote public health and equity
  • Improve transportation
  • Encourage greater infill and compact development
  • Advance the priorities developed in Safeguarding California, the State’s climate adaptation strategy
  • Strengthen the economy
  • Promote water conservation
  • Revitalize community and urban centers
  • Assist state and local entities in the planning of sustainable communities and meeting AB 32 goals
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Our Commitment to Racial Equity

In April, 2019, the Council adopted a Racial Equity Action Plan, developed through SGC’s participation in the Government Alliance on Race and Equity Capitol Cohort (now CCORE). In August 2020, the Council adopted a Racial Equity Resolution. Explore the links below to learn more.