California Governor's Task Force on Business & Jobs Recovery Issues: 'Recovery for All – Final Report'
The report was written by
Here is the introduction and conclusion in the 27-page report:
Introduction
As COVID-19 struck our state, nation and world, Governor
The Task Force brought together more than 100 prominent leaders from business, unions, health, communities, academia, arts and entertainment and philanthropy, as well as advocates for racial and economic justice and legislative leaders. In assembling a group that represented a broad cross-section of the state, the Governor sought to spark conversations between leaders who would not normally collaborate and find creative solutions to the state's economic and health crises.
With so many perspectives represented, the
The Governor's
Conclusion
Some key learnings from the
These lessons include:
- Lead with science and be responsive to changing circumstances. The health first approach saved lives, and modifications along the way helped businesses reopen more sustainably. When COVID-19 cases began to rise in the summer, the State responded with a statewide mandatory mask order, ramping up a public awareness campaign before the
- And when circumstances change,
- Encourage and enforce compliance with public health and safety mandates.
The vast majority of Californians will voluntarily comply with clear and reasonable measures, especially when they are given the information they need through public education campaigns. The State will also continue enforcement for those who will not.
- Make the public our allies in the fight. The spike in cases during the summer also forced us to acknowledge that we hadn't done enough to warn the public that despite improvements in infection, hospitalization and ICU rates, the virus was going to be with us for the foreseeable future - so we all needed to continue to maintain social distance, wash our hands and wear our masks. The "Wear a Mask" campaign and worker and employer education campaigns supported by the
- Remain engaged with partners across sectors. The Task Force assembled leaders from across sectors who would not ordinarily collaborate, opening lines of communication that did not exist previously. This process highlighted how government and the private sector can do more together. Going forward,
- Expand public-private partnerships. The Task Force created a number of novel public-private partnerships, which unleashed new resources and new ideas to address ongoing challenges.
- For example, the
- Continue to work with federal leaders on critical relief. Federal leadership is an indispensable component of a successful recovery from a recession. While the federal support that
- Bring together a broad range of voices to provide a clearer view of the challenges and help drive better solutions. Because the
As a result, the State was able to take responsive actions more quickly, such as ramping up testing and getting PPE to businesses and workers in need.
Looking ahead, these learnings can help inform all those committed to a sustainable, equitable recovery for
The Governor's
Though the future is uncertain, one thing in
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