On Feb 20, Mayor Durkan announced a new climate program during her State of the City speech
Hello Friends and Partners...
While there are no shortage of dire climate change stories in the news these days, one bright spot that I often see is how cities are at the forefront of driving meaningful progress on climate action. From From the U.S. based Climate Mayors organization to the C40 Women4Climate initiative that amplifies the leadership of women mayors from all over the world, more and more mayors are tackling the challenge of climate change head on. Seattle has been an early partner with both organizations and it is inspiring to see more and more cities joining in. As always, thank you for being a great partner in this work.
Jessica Finn Coven, Director
Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment
KEY SUSTAINABILITY UPDATES
Unlimited Fresh Bucks Match Now Available
Fresh Bucks is a solution that helps low-income residents afford healthy foods, diversifies the customer base of farmers markets, and keeps federal food stamp dollars in our regional economy.
The program continues to grow and recently, in response to feedback from Fresh Bucks participants, the City lifted the $10 match limit. Now, shoppers are free to get a match for any amount of SNAP benefits spent purchasing fruits and vegetables.
More info here.
Share Comments on EPA Proposal to Repeal the Clean Power Plan by April 26
On February 28, the EPA held the only West Coast hearing on the repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Hundreds of individuals testified in person in opposition to the repeal and even more have sent in written comments -
including Mayor Durkan. There is still time to send in comments! The EPA is
accepting written comments until April 26.
Please add your voice to growing number of groups and individuals opposed to this reckless attempt to undermine important climate protections.
In her first State of the City address, Mayor Jenny Durkan laid out her progressive vision for a more affordable, inclusive, and vibrant Seattle - and reiterated her commitment to address our affordability crisis, building economic opportunity through her Seattle Promise College Tuition program, and standing up for our values, including taking action on climate change and protecting our immigrant and refugee neighbors. More details on her speech - including her climate announcements - are here.
The Office of Sustainability & Environment collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders to develop innovative environmental solutions that foster equitable, vibrant communities and shared prosperity.
