Renewable fuel station faces public pushback
NATIONAL CITY, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Residents expressed their concerns during a recent meeting about a proposed transfer station that would increase truck and train traffic near 19th and Cleveland streets.
“My first take is that this is a bad deal for National City,” said Madison Swayne, a San Diego State University professor.
The project, a six-acre biofuel ethanol and specialty jet fuel transfer station, is expected to create 12 to 21 jobs and bring renewable fuels to the area. However, residents worry about adding more pollution to an already industrialized community.
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“This proposed project introduces yet another environmental hazard into a neighborhood where we have documented time and time again that there is already a disproportionate burden,” Swayne added.
Without representatives from USDG at the community meeting, residents’ initial concerns were only reinforced.
“There is the concern that the city could say if it brings economic growth to the area, then why not, and we just wonder how can you weigh that against the health of your residents,” said Kelsey Genesi, an environmental activist.
USDG’s hired consultant declined to speak, and elected city leaders stated they will address the issue during city council meetings.
“The air quality is poor to begin with, so I know that this is a major concern for the residents of National City,” said Randi Castle Salgado, a candidate running for City Council District 2.
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