Sustainability
I am fully committed to moving rapidly on the most effective solutions for a more sustainable future:
Fighting the Climate Crisis
Revise our 2050 greenhouse-gas reduction goals with the stronger and accelerated greenhouse gas reduction targets that many cities in our region are adopting
Set a date to fully electrify building operations in the city and implement programs to assist our residents and businesses to make that change
Encourage rooftop solar and complementary battery backup
Encourage more virtual and fewer in-person conferences and business meetings
Expand green job, internship and education programming
Speed up implementation of sustainability recommendations made by Mountain View's Environmental Sustainability Task Force
Grow our Climate Resilience Capabilities
Collaborate with neighboring cities, county, and state stakeholders to manage expected rates of sea and river level rise
Develop as a green city rather than a concrete jungle in order to manage riverine rise;
Improve water efficiency and drought management;
Explore grid improvements like microgrids and district heating and cooling
Increase Nature, Reduce Plastic
Include the combined benefits of protective tree canopy, cool paving and active transportation improvements in street maintenance and upgrades;
Transition landscaping requirements to drought-tolerant native plants;
Ensure an abundant supply of tree canopy and shade across all neighborhoods;
Convert restaurant and fast food dishware to 100% compostables or reusables;
Reduce light pollution;
Encourage all restaurants to feature a robust sustainable plant-based menu section and grocery stores to offer a list of plant-based foods and beverages
Other Issues
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