HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03 -Support of regulating greenhouse gas emissinos (GHG)
RESOLUTION NO. 2018- 03
A RESOLUTION IN GENERAL SUPPORT OF STATE LEGISLATIVE
ACTION REGULATING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS (GHG)
RECITALS:
A. City Council approved a community and municipal Climate and Energy Action Plan on
March 7, 2017
B. City Council adopted an ordinance containing an intent to achieve the greenhouse gas
reductions (mitigation) by eight percent per year on average consistent with the goal and
methodology contained within the Climate and Energy Action Plan
C. City Council and the community is aware that efforts and actions beyond the local
boundaries of Ashland are required in order for the 8% annual GHG reduction to be
achieved.
D. City Council places a high priority on social equity in the achievement of the 8% annual
reduction goal
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Mayor and Council endorse and support efforts undertaken by the State of
Oregon to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a regulatory limit on emissions that is in
alignment with the overall greenhouse gas emission reduction goals set previously by the State of
Oregon.
SECTION 2. The Mayor and Council also urge these efforts to carefully consider social equity
impacts associated with any proposed emissions reduction regulation or program.
This resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this (91` day of lkbrkw
2017, and takes effect upon signing by the Mayor.
Melissa Huhtala, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this day of r war , 2018.
Jo Str berg, Mayor
Reviewed as to fin
David H. Lohman, City Attorney
Resolution No. 2018- Page l of 1