HomeMy WebLinkAboutITEM VIII. (WLGCC) ResolutionCreated 10.3.23
Resolution joining the Wisconsin Local Government Climate
Coalition (WLGCC)
Whereas, the City of Oshkosh has cause for concern regarding the negative
impacts of climate change on greater society and within the local community insofar
as climate change increases the risk of flooding, extreme weather, public
infrastructure damage, and economic loss; and
Whereas, addressing and mitigating the major contributing factors, such as the
burning of fossil fuels, is imperative to slow climate change and protect the public
welfare; and
Whereas, the Sustainability Advisory Board of the City of Oshkosh was
established in March 2009 with the mission to advise the City Manager and
Common Council on sustainability issues affecting municipal operations and
the community at large; and
Whereas, the City of Oshkosh’s Strategic Plan is guided by the City of Oshkosh
Sustainability plan that was accepted in both 2012 and 2019; and
Whereas, the City of Oshkosh Sustainability Advisory Board has
recommended that the City of Oshkosh join the Wisconsin Local
Government Climate Coalition; and
Whereas, The State of Wisconsin has a goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by
2050, and local governments are important actors to help implement the State’s
goal and Clean Energy Plan; and
Whereas, The Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC) is comprised
of local governments that work together to seek low-carbon and clean energy
solutions, and members recognize that climate change poses severe risks to
communities and
that the worst effects of climate change cannot be avoided without effective State
policy;
and
Whereas, WLGCC supports the following:
1. Increased State and Federal funding for energy efficiency, renewable energy,
electrification of transportation and buildings, and advanced technology and
research development solutions.
2. State policies and laws that enable local governments and others to implement
such actions to grow the clean energy workforce.
3. A State plan to retire coal plants no later than 2040.
4. Choices and universal access to clean energy to reduce cost and
participation barriers.
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5. Smart growth development policies and funding to reduce vehicle miles traveled
and to preserve natural resources, including agricultural, forestry, and recreational
lands.
; and
Whereas, there is no cost to becoming a WLGCC member; and
Whereas, The City of Oshkosh shares the goals of the WLGCC; now, therefore,
Be it Resolved, by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh, that the City
of Oshkosh officially joins the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition
and will contribute to sustaining its advocacy efforts; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the City of Oshkosh is committed to advancing
climate change solutions that benefit its residents and all residents in the
state of Wisconsin.
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