What do you know about ICLEI? Resilient Communities for America? What is ICLEI? ICLEI–Local Governments for Sustainability is the leading global network devoted to local governments engaged in sustainability, climate protection, and clean energy initiatives. In the United States, ICLEI USA is the recognized leader in its field, creating cutting-edge tools and establishing national standards. Who are ICLEI’s members? More than 1,000 local governments worldwide are active members. In the United States, these members range from big cities (New York and Atlanta) to counties, small towns, and heartland communities (Dubuque). Why do local governments join ICLEI? ICLEI’s diverse local government members share a broad desire to make their communities better places to live by making them greener, more efficient, and healthier, and by taking action against climate change—because its impacts will be felt most tangibly at the local level. ICLEI’s mission is to support these efforts. By accessing our resources, planning processes, and technical guidance, local governments can achieve results faster and overcome financial constraints. In other parts of the world, different ICLEI regional offices support local governments through region-specific initiatives driven by the expressed needs of those local governments, such as programs to promote clean water or improve waste management. Learn more about them: teapartyorg.ning/forum/topic/show?id=4301673%3ATopic%3A1820969&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_topic icleiusa.org/ Who are the ICLEI USA members? That moves us to Resilient Communities for America, yet another group. Their members are required to sign the following agreement: Resilient Communities for America Agreement We, the mayors and local leaders of America, will lead the creation of more resilient cities, towns, and counties, built to overcome our nation’s EXTREME WEATHER, ENERGY, and ECONOMIC challenges. A CALL TO ACTION Communities across the country are on the front lines of three related challenges: record-breaking extreme weather fueled by climate change, unreliable and costly energy, and ongoing economic uncertainty. As the pace of change quickens, city and county governments must work to make communities more “resilient”: able to bounce back from disruptions in a sustainable way and maintain a good quality of life for all. As local elected officials: 1. We urge state and federal leaders to support our local resilience initiatives and to take meaningful steps to build resilience and security throughout the nation. 2. We commit to building community resilience through our own local actions, such as the paths to resilience described below. 3. We commit to sharing our solutions, success stories, and annual progress with other local governments through the Resilient Communities for America online platform. PATHS TO RESILIENCE CLIMATE PREPAREDNESS Evaluating local vulnerabilities to extreme weather and a changing climate, from heat waves and air pollution to droughts and floods. Adopting and implementing preparedness policies that protect vulnerable populations and natural resources from extreme weather and other climate impacts. Reducing the community’s carbon footprint to help reverse climate change and avoid the costs of adapting to more severe climate impacts. ENERGY SECURITY Transitioning to a renewable energy future to achieve greater energy independence, protect communities from price spikes, and ensure more reliable power during heat waves and other disruptions. Implementing energy efficiency programs that help residents, businesses, and municipal government save money and energy, lower carbon emissions, and reduce demand on the grid during severe weather events. INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL Investing in upgrades to community facilities to safely serve the needs of changing communities decades into the future. Creating new models to finance improvements and manage risks to community assets through engagement with the private sector. Harnessing innovations in information technology and green infrastructure to optimize performance and reduce costs through more efficient operation ECONOMIC PROSPERITY Retaining and attracting investment by safeguarding businesses from extreme weather and ensuring reliable access to energy, water, and other key resources. Supporting the private sector in creating more diversified local economies that are more resilient to economic downturn, through job creation in sectors such as clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and local agriculture. —————————————————————————————————————————————– MAYORS, COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND LOCALLY ELECTED LEADERS, SIGN THE E-AGREEMENT: Not a current city/county elected official? Sign the agreement as an Endorser here. Who are their current members: Inaugural Signatories: Mayor Kevin Johnson: Campaign Chair Sacramento, CA Council Member John Taylor Chapman Alexandria, VA *Mayor John Hieftje Ann Arbor, MI Vice Mayor Mark Wheetley Arcata, CA *Board Chair J. Walter Tejada Arlington County, VA City Comissioner Enbar Cohen Aventura, FL *Mayor Denny Doyle Beaverton, OR *Mayor Elizabeth Patterson Benicia, CA *Mayor Matthew Appelbaum Boulder, CO *Mayor Bill Finch Bridgeport, CT *Mayor Kristin Jacobs Broward County, FL Council Member Terry Nagel Burlingame, CA Mayor Miro Weinberger Burlington, VT *Mayor Henrietta Davis Cambridge, MA *Council Vice President Tim Scott Carlisle, PA *Mayor J. Bradley Stein Carpinteria, CA Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt Chapel Hill, NC *Deputy Mayor Pamela Bensoussan Chula Vista, CA *Mayor Mark Mallory Cincinnati, OH Council Member Stephanie Hausner Clarkstown, NY *Mayor Michael B. Coleman Columbus, OH *Mayor Walter Duke Dania Beach, FL *Mayor Judy Paul Davie, FL *Mayor Cary Glickstein Delray Beach, FL *Mayor Michael Hancock Denver, CO *Mayor Frank Cownie Des Moines, IA *Mayor John Cook El Paso, TX *Mayor Kitty Piercy Eugene, OR Mayor Dayne Walling Flint, MI *Mayor Karen Weitkunat Fort Collins, CO *Mayor John P. “Jack” Seiler Fort Lauderdale, FL *Mayor George K. Heartwell Grand Rapids, MI Mayor Bob Dixson Greensburg, KS *Mayor Joy Cooper Hallandale Beach, FL *Mayor Dawn Zimmer Hoboken, NJ *Supervisor Herbert J Engman Ithaca, NY *Mayor Sylvester “Sly” James Kansas City, MO *Mayor Richard J. Kaplan Lauderhill, FL *Mayor Greg Fischer Louisville, KY *Mayor Paul Soglin Madison, WI *Clerk of the Courts Harvey Ruvin Miami Dade County, FL Council Member Ivonne Ledesma Miami Shores, FL *Mayor Tom Barrett Milwaukee, WI *Mayor Todd Strange Montgomery, AL *Mayor Nancy Chaney Moscow, ID Council Member Mark Kasperzak Mountain View, CA *Mayor Karl Dean Nashville, TN *Mayor Mitchell J. Landrieu New Orleans, LA *Mayor Paul Fraim Norfolk, VA *Mayor Jean Quan Oakland, CA *Mayor John Adornat Oakland Park, FL *Mayor Dana Williams Park City, UT *Mayor Cindy Lerner Pinecrest, FL Council Member Natalia Rudiak Pittsburgh, PA *Mayor Lamar Fisher Pompano Beach, FL *Mayor Gayle McLaughlin Richmond, CA *Mayor William “Rusty” Bailey III Riverside, CA *Mayor Christopher B. Coleman Saint Paul, MN *Mayor Ralph Becker Salt Lake City, UT *Mayor Jan Marx San Luis Obispo, CA *County Supervisor Bruce Gibson San Luis Obispo County, CA *County Supervisor Adam Hill San Luis Obispo County, CA *Mayor Helene Schneider Santa Barbara, CA *Supervisor Salud Carbajal Santa Barbara County, CA *Supervisor Janet Wolf Santa Barbara County, CA *Supervisor Doreen Farr Santa Barbara County, CA *Mayor Hilary Bryant Santa Cruz, CA *Mayor Pam O’Connor Santa Monica, CA Mayor Earl Leiken Shaker Heights, OH Councilor-At-Large Amelia Peloquin Southbridge, MA Mayor Pedro Gonzalez South San Francisco, CA *City Council Chair Karl Nurse St. Petersburg, FL *Mayor Michael J. Ryan Sunrise, FL *Mayor Daniel E. Dietch Surfside, FL *County Supervisor Steve Bennett Ventura County, CA *Mayor Vincent Gray Washington DC Mayor Zach Vruwink Wisconsin Rapids, IA * = indicates inaugural signatory Campaign Endorsers (current and former governors, Congressional leaders, former local elected officials, federal agency leaders, military leaders, etc.) : Valerie Brown, Former Board Supervisor, Sonoma County, CA, and past President of the National Association of Counties Sonoma County, CA Patrick Hays, Former Mayor North Little Rock, AR Lynda Deschambault, Former Mayor Moraga, CA Lori Wilcox, City Clerk Chicago Heights, IL Danielle Adams, Soil and Water Supervisor Durham, NC Michael Hays, Former Councilman Spring City Borough, PA Heidi Davison, Former Mayor Athens, GA Jennifer Austin Wadsworth, Conservation District Soil and Water Supervisor Learn more: resilientamerica.org/ Wake County, NC They are also hooked in with Star Communities The STAR Community Rating System (STAR) is the nation’s first voluntary, self-reporting framework for evaluating, quantifying, and improving the livability and sustainability of U.S. communities. The rating system provides communities with a framework for sustainability encompassing the social, economic and environmental dimensions of community. Attaining a certified STAR Community Rating drives continuous improvement and fosters competition among local governments. STAR is supported by an online reporting tool that gathers, organizes, and presents information required to meet sustainability goals. The release of the STAR Community Rating System represents a milestone in the national movement to create more livable, sustainable communities for all. STAR’s guiding principles, goals and objectives collectively define community-scale sustainability, and present a vision of how communities can become more healthy, inclusive, and prosperous across seven specific categories. The system’s goals and objectives provide a much needed vocabulary that local governments and their communities can use to more effectively strategize and define their sustainability planning efforts. The STAR Community Rating System was developed using an open, consensus-based process led by committee members. Technical Advisory Committees comprised of experts from across the country determined scientifically valid, cost-effective ways of evaluating local government progress. A Steering Committee provided oversight and guidance. The result is a robust and comprehensive system that is flexible enough to serve both large and small jurisdictions, as well as leaders and local governments beginning their journey toward sustainability. Who Funds them? American Institute of Architects National Building Museum Argosy Foundation National League of Cities Bullitt Foundation* Overbrook Foundation City of Chicago, IL Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation City of Dallas, TX Scherman Foundation City of Fayetteville, AR Siemens City of Portland, OR Summit Foundation* City of Santa Monica, CA Surdna Foundation* City of Seattle, WA Turner Foundation District of Columbia* U.S. Department of Energy ESRI U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Home Depot Foundation U.S. Department of Transportation Johnson Foundation U.S. Green Building Council* Kresge Foundation* Waste Management, Inc. The Kendeda Fund Westchester County, NY Learn more: teapartyorg.ning/forum/topic/show?id=4301673%3ATopic%3A1820969&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_topic starcommunities.org/
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