National City residents and community allies successfully defeated Texas-polluter, USD Group, LLC’s proposed fuel transfer station, which would have increased diesel pollution and truck traffic less than a mile from Kimball Elementary
Environmental Health Coalition’s statement on the community’s defeat of USD Group, LLC’s proposed fuel transfer station:
Yesterday, November 4, 2025, was a HUGE triumph for National City residents, Kimball Elementary students, and clean air. The National City Council listened to their constituents and unanimously voted to reject USD Group, LLC’s proposed fuel transfer station. It was a long hard-fought victory for National City residents, who have been speaking out against the project since they first learned about it in 2023. This win would not have been possible without the amazing coalition of residents, parents, educators, doctors, community-based organizations, and allies that came together to defend National City against this Texas-based corporate polluter. Olivewood Garden & Learning Center and SanDiego350.org were amazing partners in this fight. They empowered, engaged, and supported the community to organize and make their voices heard. We are so thankful for the National School District for showing up in defense of their students, and for the dozens of Kimball Elementary School students who wrote letters to the City Council in opposition to the project. This is what democracy looks like.
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If you would like to read more about the City Council vote, read this article.
Or you can watch the live stream here.