For the last four years, Dwayne Jones has served as president of RDJ Enterprises in San Francisco, California. Among his accomplishments with the firm, Dwayne Jones partnered with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to write their Community Benefits Policy in January 2011.

1. THE SFPUC
COMMUNITY
BENEFITS POLICY
By Dwayne Jones, San Francisco

2. Introduction
 For the last four years, Dwayne Jones has served
as president of RDJ Enterprises in San Francisco,
California. Among his accomplishments with the
firm, Dwayne Jones partnered with the San
Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to
write their Community Benefits Policy in January
2011.
SFPUC recently became the United States’ first
public works unit to implement Community
Benefits and Environmental Justice policies.
Through these two policies, the City of San
Francisco aims to address environmental issues,
create local jobs, and give aid to struggling
neighborhoods.

3. San Francisco Public Utilities
Commission
 The Community Benefits Policy states the
SFPUC’s intention to develop the local
community through the implementation of
educational plans, healthcare activities, and
volunteer work. To facilitate economic growth
in the city, SFPUC will partner with local
businesses and work to lower the costs of
renewable energy and water. With over $3
million in funding, SFPUC will use these
programs to directly serve the community.