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October 17, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

 

Public Workshop Notice
Economic Opportunities and Impacts Relating to Diablo Canyon Power Plant Closure

On October 17, 2019, the Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Engagement Panel will host a public
workshop to discuss and gather public input on the economic opportunities and impacts
relating to the Diablo Canyon Power Plant closure. The input and suggestions offered during the
workshop will be available to PG&E, local governments, state agencies and community
organizations who play a role in economic growth on the Central Coast.

“It is our hope that the workshop will act as a catalyst to move forward with strategies and
opportunities to address the loss of jobs and income resulting from the closure of the Diablo
Canyon Power Plant. It’s important that these efforts are coordinated and that they begin
immediately,” said workshop co-chairs Nancy O’Malley and Lauren Brown.

The workshop will provide the opportunity for the public to hear from PG&E, San Luis Obispo
County, the Hourglass Project and other communities who have experienced similar economic
losses. The workshop will conclude with a panel of community leaders who will offer their
perspectives and suggestions.

Members of the general public will also have the opportunity to offer comments and also
submit questions for workshop participants throughout the program.

Workshop Information:
Date: October 17, 2019
Time: 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: San Luis Obispo County Government Center
1055 Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

The Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Engagement Panel will conduct a follow-up public
meeting on November 13, 2019 from 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM to discuss the conclusions and
recommendations from the workshop and receive additional public comment.
For more information visit DiabloCanyonPanel.org

 

Workshop Presenters

Tom Jones is the Director of Strategic Initiatives for Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s Nuclear
Generation Department with PG&E, where he oversees regulatory and external strategies for both
Diablo Canyon Power Plant and Humboldt Bay Power Plant, including the transition from operations to
decommissioning at Diablo Canyon. Tom is actively involved in many local community organizations and
is the incoming chairman of the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce and past chairman of the Sierra Vista
Regional Medical Center Governing Board, and Economic Vitality Corporation.

Guy Savage currently serves as the Assistant County Administrative Officer for the County of San Luis
Obispo. Guy discovered his passion for public service when he created a non-profit organization
designed to preserve and maintain a small, privately-owned parcel that serves as the only community
park in Los Olivos. He is currently helping our region solve problems related to the closure of Diablo
Canyon, mental illness, aging infrastructure, cannabis, and more.

Dave Christy recently retired as Provost at Baruch College in the City University of New York and
returned to the Central Coast. He served as Dean of Cal Poly’s Orfalea College of Business from 2004-
2013. Dave also served on the EVC Board, Cancer Support Community, and SLO County Economic
Forecast.

Melissa James serves as President & CEO of the Hourglass Project. Before joining the Hourglass
Project, Melissa served as the Director of Economic Initiatives and Regional Advocacy at the San Luis
Obispo Chamber of Commerce, where she worked on a variety of initiatives that gave birth to the
Hourglass Project. A Cal Poly graduate, Melissa has compiled a proven track record of building
highly effective coalitions and teams focused on the intersection of public policy and economic
development. She believes that innovative approaches and results-oriented coalitions are
critical to increasing economic opportunity for all Central Coast residents.

Andrew Hackleman is the Vice President of Strategy for the Hourglass Project. Previously, Andrew was
the Home Builders Association Executive Director. Andrew enjoys challenging problems and
collaborating on effective solutions. He has an extensive background in strategy, analysis, performance
measurement and operational leadership, and is a retired U.S. Air Force Officer. While in the military,
Andrew successfully led teams, large and small, on strategy, analysis, logistics and program
management experience, including oversight of multi-billion-dollar projects.

Bob Linscheid is the Special Advisor to the President of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for Economic
Development, leading the integration of economic development, regional collaboration and business
attraction for Tech Park initiatives at Cal Poly. He is the past President / CEO of the San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce and past Chairman of the Board of Trustees for California State University,
having served from 2005 to 2014. Currently Bob serves on the Board of the Hourglass Project. He
received his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Public Administration from Chico State University and an
Honorary Doctorate from San Francisco State.

 

Details

Date:
October 17, 2019
Time:
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
DiabloCanyonPanel.org

Venue

San Luis Obispo County Government Center
1055 Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
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