“A Politician thinks of the next election... A Leader thinks of the next generation.”
“A Politician thinks of the next election... A Leader thinks of the next generation.”
Recognizing the severity of a changing climate, I, as part of City Council, have approved a Climate Action Plan, a Climate Resilience Plan and a Climate Adaptation Plan all with the goal of reducing our carbon footprint.
I also personally championed an initiative called the “Climate Lens” that ensures that all Staff Reports coming before Council assess and addresshow the proposed policy change impacts the environment before we make a Council decision.
In order to meet the targets necessary to reduce our CO2 emissions
I will continue to commit the time, staffing and funding resources to ensure that we prioritize:
· building sustainably with renewable energy products
· incentivize programs such as Deep Energy Retrofit for existing residential
· ensure a robust, city wide network of electric vehicle charging stations
· and prioritize the protection and enhancement of our tree canopy
By committing to the above key initiatives as well as creating efficient, effective, reliable and green alternative transportation options, Burlington has the opportunity to work together to protect our environment.