Lake County, IL
File #: 19-0670    Version: 1 Name: Resolution affirming Lake County’s commitment to responsible climate control initiatives.
Type: resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/10/2019 In control: Energy & Environment Committee
On agenda: Final action: 5/14/2019
Title: Resolution affirming Lake County's commitment to responsible climate control initiatives.
Attachments: 1. Resolution - County Climate Coalition

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Resolution affirming Lake County’s commitment to responsible climate control initiatives.

 

Staff Summary

                     At the February committee meeting, direction was provided to staff to investigate the process to join the County Climate Coalition, a national coalition which aims to engage and encourage county governments across the nation to implement proactive strategies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

                     In April staff presented a draft resolution for Lake County to join the County Climate Coalition.

                     The resolution incorporates comments received at the April meeting and reaffirms the County’s commitment to environmental sustainability and mitigating climate change and formally joins the County Climate Coalition.