THE ENVIRONMENT
We need to protect our air quality, restore our water quality, and most urgently, fight climate change. I am proud of the work we have done to become the first American city with 100% renewable energy. We need to continue on the path to reducing our carbon footprint, waste, and single occupancy vehicle use. In the last two years I have:
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Introduced a 2019 ballot item to reduce plastic bag use that was unanimously advanced by the City Council.
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Supported initiatives that reduce stormwater entering Lake Champlain.
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Helped establish our “Urban Wilds Corridor”
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Successfully advocated for developers to meet higher energy-efficiency and green-building standards.