Good Evening Commission,
A concerned
citizen with a keen interest in sustainability, I look forward to working with
this commission in the coming years and hope the relationship will be mutually
beneficial.
While there are
many important issues which need to be addressed in our City, there are 4 which
stand out to me at this time.
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One - During this spate of new development, I
encourage you to move quickly to revise the building codes in favor of mandatory
green building design and sustainable water management.
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Two – In the future, our supply is not
sufficient to ensure our residents have access to all the water currently used.
A systematic approach to water reduction across both residential and commercial
uses is necessary.
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Three - The City has several well-articulated
plans for reducing its own use of water and energy. These plans need to be
implemented. Until the City leads by example its plans are merely rhetoric. Building
upgrades such as solar panels and low flow fixtures need to be considered as
long term capital investments not indulgences.
In addition to
my personal proclivities towards strict resource management, I am also the Lead
Facilitator of the San Mateo Cool Cities. This Sierra Club affiliated group was
formed to advocate for sustainability directly to city officials. We look forward to getting to know you as we
work towards improving San Mateo’s sustainability.
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