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2/6/24 2/6/24

PRESS RELEASE: Climate Mayors Urge Biden Administration to Finalize the Strongest Possible Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles to Reduce Pollution and Improve Air Quality for Cities

75 members of the Climate Mayors organization and Electrification Coalition urge President Biden to protect public health, address the climate crisis, and align with the heavy-duty vehicle industry’s commitment to transition to zero-emission vehicles.

February 6, 2024 – Today, 75 members of Climate Mayors sent a letter urging the Biden Administration to finalize the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) strongest proposed rule for the GHG Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3 rule (HDV rule). Climate Mayors across the US are already making innovative strides to decarbonize the transportation sector through the EV Purchasing Collaborative – a Partnership between Climate Mayors and the Electrification Coalition. Mayors are ready to support a strong final EPA rule that provides public health and climate benefits for their communities.

The proposed rule would accelerate the transition from larger Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles to Electric Vehicles (EVs) – like trucks and buses – reducing carbon pollution, improving air quality, and cutting fuel and maintenance costs. The EPA forecasts, depending on the vehicle type, that their proposed rule would lead to 25-50% of new zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle sales by 2032. Additionally, electrification of heavy-duty vehicles is especially vital for the public health of low-income communities and communities of color, who are overburdened by the harmful pollution of heavy-duty trucks and buses.

Hundreds of communities and school districts are prepared to electrify transit and school buses, and many Climate Mayors cities across the country are already transitioning medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Simultaneously, business leaders and manufacturers are making unprecedented commitments to supply zero-emission trucks. With the transportation sector accounting for 29% of GHG emissions nationally, this transition is mission critical to meeting our national climate ambitions. Luckily, electrifying the dirtiest trucks and buses is possible in the very near term.

As the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) continue to support progress in zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle manufacturing, consumer adoption, expansion of charging and fueling infrastructure, and more, the Biden Administration has the crucial opportunity now to align its deployments of IRA funds to support electric truck manufacturing and infrastructure expansion. The signatories of the letter emphasize that the time is now to accelerate the adoption of heavy-duty EVs and support the strongest proposed GHG standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3.

“The technology to transition medium and heavy-duty fleets is already here, and our cities are standing by, ready and eager to deliver the necessary infrastructure to fast track progress toward a cleaner, healthier, and more equitable future for generations to come,” said Cleveland Mayor and Climate Mayors Chair, Justin M. Bibb. “It is essential that the Biden Administration finalize the strongest possible EPA rule for heavy-duty vehicles. A strong rule would mean cutting down on smog, soot, and carbon emissions in our cities and reducing air pollution that disproportionately impacts the health and well-being of communities of color.”

“Local leaders continue to be on the forefront of ensuring a climate ready future for our kids and grandkids and we need continued federal support,” said Boise Mayor and Climate Mayors Vice-Chair, Lauren McLean. “The proposed rule would help catalyze crucial progress toward that future, and we ask the Biden Administration to join us now in building the momentum to make it possible.”

“We have a historic opportunity to accelerate progress towards decarbonizing our transportation sector by supporting the strongest proposed emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles yet,” said Kate Wright, Climate Mayors’ Executive Director. “We thank the Biden administration for considering our request to help support the heavy-duty vehicle industry in meeting its zero-emissions commitment.”

“Decarbonizing heavy-duty vehicles helps clean our air, improve public health, and save money. Madison has moved aggressively to reduce climate pollution from heavy-duty vehicles in our fleet, but we need support from the federal government,” said Madison, WI Mayor and Climate Mayors Chair Emeritus, Satya Rhodes-Conway. “We hope that the Biden Administration will meet the moment with us, and help bring about a healthier, greener and more prosperous future in cities across the country.”

“Heavy-duty trucks create a disproportionate amount of emissions, particularly in our most marginalized communities, so we must enact the strongest possible emissions standards," said Electrification Coalition Executive Director Ben Prochazka. "In doing so, we can accelerate freight electrification and finally end oil's monopoly on freight vehicles. As the world shifts to electric transportation, we cannot fall behind other countries. The time is now to set strong standards, protect public health, and reduce our dependence on oil."

Read the full letter and recommendations therein HERE.

About Climate Mayors: Climate Mayors is a bipartisan network that has mobilized more than 750 U.S. mayors since 2014, demonstrating climate leadership through meaningful actions in their communities. representing 46 states and nearly 60 million Americans, the Climate Mayors coalition reflects U.S. cities’ commitment to climate progress. For more information, please visit our website and follow Climate Mayors on X and LinkedIn.

For media inquiries please contact climatemayors@fgsglobal.com.

Media Contact: climatemayors@fgsglobal.com

About the Electrification Coalition: The Electrification Coalition is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes policies and actions to facilitate the widespread adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) on a mass scale to overcome the economic, public health and national security challenges that stem from America’s dependence on oil. ElectrificationCoalition.org

Media Contact: noah@electrification.org

12/12/23 12/12/23

PRESS RELEASE: Climate Mayors Announces its 2024 Leadership Team

Climate Mayors Closes Out the Year by Welcoming a New Leadership Team to Drive Local Climate Action in 2024

December 12, 2023 — Today, Climate Mayors ushered in its new leadership team to supercharge climate action in 2024. With Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway of Madison concluding her term as Chair of the organization, Mayor Justin Bibb of Cleveland, Ohio will carry the torch in 2024. He will lead alongside Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix, Arizona, who has held her Vice-Chair position since 2021, and new incoming Vice-Chair, Mayor Lauren McLean of Boise, Idaho. These admirable leaders have served as models for city-led climate solutions and are positioned to continue their leadership with an acute focus on environmental justice, building and fleet electrification, and public health and safety.

Climate Mayors thanks the outgoing Chair Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway for her dedication to climate action and impactful organizational leadership in 2024. Mayor Rhodes-Conway represented Climate Mayors at the national and international levels and provided the organization with a strong foundation moving into 2024 — encouraging mayors to work together to cultivate new climate solutions, implement game-changing federal funding, and promote climate justice in communities across the country.

The first millennial Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio since 2022 and Vice-Chair of Climate Mayors for the past year, Mayor Justin Bibb has worked tirelessly to advance key policy initiatives that support cities and elevate local voices at the federal level. Mayor Bibb emphasizes the crucial role of local leadership in leveraging historical federal funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and taking meaningful and equitable climate action in cities like Cleveland, which continue to experience climate vulnerability as a result of historic disinvestment.

With climate justice at the heart of his platform, Mayor Bibb works to represent and uplift the concerns of community members who have experienced adverse effects to health and wellbeing as a result of climate change. To ensure this remains a priority, he appointed Cleveland’s first Director of Sustainability and Climate Justice during his first year as mayor. Mayor Bibb has continued to prioritize environmental justice by advancing affordable solar energy for low and moderate-income families in the city, championing the 15-minute city framework as an economic and climate justice policy that connects communities while decreasing transportation emissions and air pollutants, and mobilizing historic federal funding to take multi-level action in order to rapidly decarbonize the Greater Cleveland region. Mayor Bibb also passed an improved Complete and Green Streets Ordinance, which calls for a restructuring of Cleveland's roads to prioritize people over cars, and is working to reduce flooding and boost communities’ access to water and green spaces through new climate resilience proposals.

As Chair of Climate Mayors, Mayor Bibb has highlighted three priorities for his one-year term:

Increase the recognition of Climate Mayors at the national and international levels and showcase city success stories.
Build up funding infrastructure for the organization.
Emphasize and empower regional engagement with peer mayors.
Ensure federal funding benefits communities of color and those most vulnerable to climate change.

“I am honored to step into the role of Climate Mayors Chair and to champion ambitious climate action for more just and sustainable cities,” said Mayor Bibb. “With this platform, I will work together with fellow Climate Mayors, the federal government, public and private institutions, and community-based organizations to leverage historic federal funding in a way that benefits communities across the country – particularly those that are most vulnerable to climate impacts due to historic injustices.”

Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix, Arizona has held office since 2019, serving as Vice-Chair of Climate Mayors since 2020 and Vice-Chair of C40 Cities since 2021. Continuing her role as Vice-Chair of Climate Mayors in 2024, Mayor Gallego emphasizes that Climate Mayors must have a strong voice in advocating for a sustained commitment to the promises made in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

“Cities have long led on the forefront of climate change solutions – and with more federal funding flowing than ever, we’re taking our commitments to new heights,” said Mayor Gallego. “I am excited to continue my role as Vice-Chair of Climate Mayors to serve Phoenix and the nation at large, especially at such a pivotal time. Together with Mayors Bibb and McLean, I am committed to leveraging the Climate Mayors network to advance people-first climate initiatives that meet the unique needs of our communities.”

As the first woman to be elected as mayor of Boise in 2019, Mayor Lauren McLean is no stranger to breaking barriers and raising ambitions. In her time as mayor, she has proved her steadfast commitment to advancing localized climate solutions – believing strongly that mayors, local governments, and tribes know best what residents and communities need to be prepared for climate impacts now and in the future.

“Climate Mayors is providing crucial guidance to city leaders across the country to access funds and pool resources and knowledge to advance meaningful climate solutions,” said Mayor McLean. “The role of local governments in creating a climate-ready future for our kids and theirs cannot be understated, as we hear from our residents every day how important this work is to them. I am thrilled to join Mayors Bibb and Gallego on the leadership team and to continue this essential work for Boise and beyond.”

“It's been an honor to serve as the Chair of such a future-forward organization that’s dedicated to helping mayors act on climate solutions,” said Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway. “Cities are a critical actor in climate action, and mayors have the ambition to achieve climate goals. Organizations like Climate Mayors help grow local efforts through the exchange of ideas and tools for implementation, while also amplifying the voices of cities nationally. I’m pleased to see the progress we’ve made together in 2023, and am excited to see Climate Mayors continue to grow in the years to come.”

“Climate Mayors is thrilled to welcome these three outstanding mayors to our leadership team as they integrate their fresh and diverse perspectives into the vision of our organization,” said Kate Wright, Climate Mayors’ Executive Director. “With the leadership of Mayors Bibb, Gallego, and McLean we will continue to challenge ourselves to ramp up decarbonization, climate justice, and community resilience in 2024 while providing a network of support to local leaders – laying the foundation for healthier and more sustainable cities across the country.”

About Climate Mayors: Climate Mayors is a bipartisan network that has mobilized more than 750 U.S. mayors since 2014, demonstrating climate leadership through meaningful actions in their communities. Representing 48 states and nearly 60 million Americans, the Climate Mayors coalition reflects U.S. cities’ commitment to climate progress. For more information, please visit our website and follow Climate Mayors on Twitter and LinkedIn.

For media inquiries please contact climatemayors@fgsglobal.com.

12/12/23 12/12/23

Climate Mayors Celebrates Outgoing Chair Mayor Satya Rhodes–Conway

Mayor Rhodes-Conway ends her term as Chair after driving organization-wide progress and climate solutions in 2023

December 12, 2023 – Today Climate Mayors celebrates its 2023 Chair, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway of Madison, WI for her dedication and leadership. She led the organization through a year of historic funding wins and groundbreaking projects, programs, and initiatives. From driving decarbonization initiatives on the home front in Wisconsin to letting her voice be heard in national opinion pieces, webinars, and interviews, our Chair always kept the climate mission front and center in her work as mayor – leading by example.Climate Mayors thanks Mayor Rhodes-Conway for her dedication and the resulting growth of the organization. She provided the organization with a strong foundation to continue our work into 2024 as we help cities reach their climate targets, encourage mayors to work together to cultivate new solutions, implement game changing federal funding and promote climate justice in communities across the country.

Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s leadership highlights with Climate Mayors include:

Built connections between mayors and the organization to strengthen the value of the mayoral network and provide more mayors with helpful guidance and tools related to federal programs and climate action.
Invited to provide plenary remarks at the White House Summit on Building Climate-Resilient Communities to celebrate the local leaders nationwide that are helping drive us toward a more healthy, equitable and resilient future.
Represented Climate Mayors on the global stage at COP28 and championed for subnational and national collaboration and cooperation.
Represented Climate Mayors in meetings with federal officials, the private sector, and other climate organizations during New York Climate Week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and countless webinars, workshops, and panel discussions.
Called for protection of key climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act in a national op-ed.
Helped organize mayoral interaction with federal leaders, including numerous sign on letters urging Congress and the Administration to lead on climate issues.

For media inquiries please contact climatemayors@fgsglobal.com

11/15/23 11/15/23

Climate Mayors and C40 Cities Celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law & Resulting Historic Investments in Local Infrastructure Projects

City-climate organizations laud progress made so far, and look ahead to building sustainable infrastructure and paving the way to equitable and climate resilient cities.

Today, we celebrate the second anniversary of the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) – groundbreaking legislation enacted by the Biden-Harris administration which invested $550 billion for infrastructure projects, which can be directed to build an economy powered by clean energy and resilient to climate change. Cities play a crucial role in realizing the potential of this transformative legislation. Through this law, mayors are not just repairing roads and bridges, they are laying the foundation for an improved quality of life for residents. Climate Mayors and C40 Cities remain committed to supporting cities to leverage federal funding to catalyze innovative, climate-forward projects. Together, we will secure climate resilient infrastructure, create jobs, improve lives and protect our planet.Over the last two years, local leaders have showcased what can be done with federal support for climate action and sustainable development. Our member mayors have mobilized millions of dollars toward projects and initiatives that deliver climate resilience, decarbonization and environmental justice on the ground. From reconnecting neighborhoods and ensuring equitable access in places like Atlanta and Houston, to electrifying bus fleets in Madison, mayors have met the moment, using federal funding to take their climate action plans to new heights. Together, Climate Mayors, C40 Cities and our member mayors recommit ourselves to the task at hand, knowing that by working together we have the power to shape a future that is equitable, resilient, and sustainable in the face of climate change.

“Investments in clean energy, electrified transit, and climate resilience are the building blocks of our sustainable future. Thanks to the funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, that future is becoming much more tangible – but the work doesn’t stop there. On this anniversary, Climate Mayors is proud to support mayors as they take their infrastructure improvement plans further, faster.” – Kate Wright, Executive Director at Climate Mayors

“Two years in, we've seen cities tap into infrastructure funding for meaningful climate action including buying clean electric school buses, advancing sustainable transportation options like transit, cycling, and safe walking routes for all residents, and preparing communities for climate change. We need to build on this progress to ensure the funding continues to flow toward pro-climate projects." – Kate Johnson, Head of US Federal Affairs at C40 Cities

“In Madison, we’re taking full advantage of federal dollars, including support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. We’ve purchased 62 electric sixty-foot buses for a new bus rapid transit system, we’re developing a PFAS treatment facility for our drinking water, expanding numerous bike paths, converting more streetlights to efficient LEDs, improving pedestrian safety, and rebuilding an aging bridge – all thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The BIL is improving the lives of Madisonians and investing in jobs, while supporting our climate goals. I’m thrilled to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the BIL by staying committed to building sustainable infrastructure for our communities now and in the future.” — Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Chair of Climate Mayors, Madison, Wisconsin

“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is making game changing infrastructure improvements in cities across the country. In Phoenix, we are leveraging federal dollars to achieve our goal of becoming the most sustainable desert city. From electrifying our bus fleet to protecting our precious water supply, this legislation has allowed us to accelerate our climate investments.” — Mayor Kate Gallego, Vice-Chair of Climate Mayors and C40 Cities Steering Committee Member, Phoenix, Arizona

“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law injected crucial funding into the American economy and gave cities new means to prioritize sustainable infrastructure projects. In Ohio, we're confronting legacy pollution and making significant progress in the clean-up and restoration of the Great Lakes’ most environmentally degraded sites, thanks to a $1 billion infusion from the BIL to the region. Securing clean water and creating good-paying jobs for residents is a real cause for celebration on this 2nd anniversary.” — Mayor Justin Bibb, Vice-Chair of Climate Mayors, Cleveland, Ohio

Signed,

Kate Wright, Executive Director at Climate MayorsKate Johnson, Head of US Federal Affairs at C40 Cities

About Climate Mayors:Climate mayors is a bipartisan network that has mobilized more than 750 U.S. mayors since 2014, demonstrating climate leadership through meaningful actions in their communities. representing 46 states and nearly 60 million Americans, the climate mayors coalition reflects U.S. cities’ commitment to climate progress. For more information, please visit our website and follow Climate Mayors on Twitter and LinkedIn. For media inquiries please contact climatemayors@fgsglobal.com. Media Contact: climatemayors@fgsglobal.com

About C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group: C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities working to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis and create a future where everyone, everywhere, can thrive. Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. We work alongside a broad coalition of representatives from labour, business, the youth climate movement and civil society to support mayors to halve emissions by 2030 and help phase out fossil use while increasing urban climate resilience and equity.The current co-chairs of C40 are Mayor Sadiq Khan of London, United Kingdom and Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown, Sierra Leone; three-term Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg serves as President of the Board. C40’s work is made possible by our three strategic funders: Bloomberg Philanthropies, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation and Realdania.To learn more about the work of C40 and our cities, please visit our website or follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

10/31/23 10/31/23

Climate Mayors Announces New Steering Committee Members to Deepen Leadership on Local Climate Action

New members to bring fresh ideas and cross-regional learning to the organization of over 350+ mayors.

October 31, 2023 – Since 2014, Climate Mayors has mobilized over 750 U.S. mayors in the fight against the climate crisis, and today, the organization enhances its Steering Committee with six new members. The following six mayors: Angela Birney, Redmond, WA; Barbara Buffaloe, Columbia, MO; Thomas Roach, White Plains, NY; Frank Scott, Jr., Little Rock, AR; Caroline Simmons, Stamford, CT; and Miro Weinberger, Burlington, VT will serve as critical pillars within the Climate Mayors network and across the country. As we enter a critical year to deliver on the promises of the Biden-Harris clean energy plan in our cities, we look towards these strong climate champions to continue their clean energy, resilience and climate justice leadership.

These six mayors join the Steering Committee with returning members: Justin Bibb, Cleveland, OH; Michael P. Cahill, Beverly, MA; LaToya Cantrell, New Orleans, LA; Jane Castor, Tampa, FL; Andre Dickens, Atlanta, GA; Buddy Dyer, Orlando, FL; Jacob Frey, Minneapolis, MN; Ed Gainey, Pittsburgh, PA; Karen Bass, Los Angeles, CA; Kate Gallego, Phoenix, AZ; Jim Hovland, Edina, MN; Eric Johnson, Dallas, TX; Lioneld Jordan, Fayetteville, AR; Tim Keller, Albuquerque, NM; Indya Kincannon, Knoxville, TN; Lauren McLean, Boise, ID; Jeffrey Mims, Jr, Dayton, OH; Ron Nirenberg, San Antonio, TX; Satya Rhodes-Conway, Madison, WI; Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia, SC; Regina Romero, Tucson, AZ; Lucy Vinis, Eugene, OR; and Michelle Wu, Boston, MA. The Steering Committee works alongside the Climate Mayors’ Chair, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, and Vice-Chairs, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb to continue driving local climate action to create cities that not only survive but thrive in the face of the most challenging issue of our time – climate change. With the addition of these new members, the Steering Committee will continue to catalyze membership and more deeply engage their regions, in addition to showcasing how Climate Mayors are ramping up innovative energy, justice, and decarbonization projects to secure both resiliency and prosperity in cities across the U.S.

“To stay on top of an issue as complex as climate change, we must engage the best and brightest leaders who are passionate and focused on making a lasting change. At Climate Mayors, we prioritize learning, innovation and action – and that’s why we’re bringing in new leadership to our Steering Committee who will support both the mission of the organization and local communities in driving climate progress.” – Kate Wright, Executive Director of Climate Mayors

“I’m thrilled to have the support and expertise of our new steering committee members as we focus on mobilizing unprecedented levels of federal funding to benefit our communities. With the addition of this diverse group of proven leaders, Climate Mayors is stronger than ever.” – Satya Rhodes-Conway, Mayor of Madison, WI, and Climate Mayors Chair

About Climate Mayors: Climate mayors is a bipartisan network that has mobilized more than 750 U.S. mayors since 2014, demonstrating climate leadership through meaningful actions in their communities. representing 46 states and nearly 60 million Americans, the climate mayors coalition reflects U.S. cities’ commitment to climate progress. For more information, please visit our website and follow Climate Mayors on Twitter and LinkedIn. For media inquiries please contact climatemayors@fgsglobal.com.

Media Contact: climatemayors@fgsglobal.com

8/23/23 8/23/23

Over 50 U.S. Mayors Sign Letter to Treasury Urging Simple Direct Pay Guidelines to Accelerate Local Climate Action

Mayors applaud new access to elective pay credits that will turbocharge climate action and environmental justice at the local level

Washington D.C. (August 23) – Over 50 U.S. mayors signed on to a letter expressing appreciation and laying out a set of recommendations to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (Treasury) regarding a game-changing new program that will allow cities to benefit from clean energy tax credits in unprecedented ways. Elective pay (or direct pay) is a critical mechanism for expanding the clean energy economy, made available by President Biden’s Clean Energy Plan. This new program will allow tax exempt entities – like non profit organizations, state, local and Tribal governments, and rural electric cooperatives – to gain access to credits, which corporations have long benefitted from, for the first time. This offers cities an incredible opportunity to turbocharge local climate action.

Climate Mayors – a bipartisan organization of over 350 mayors – is excited about the opportunity to accelerate local climate ambition and transition to clean energy that this transformative direct pay program presents. This will be the first time these credits are available for city-owned clean energy projects – making projects more affordable for local governments and leveling the playing field between local governments and the private sector. Cities already have ambitious plans for the newly available credits such as: retrofitting for energy efficiency, rooftop solar installation, construction of community resilience hubs in disadvantaged neighborhoods, purchasing and deploying electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, and deploying renewable energy systems like geothermal.

Making it possible for cities to access certain clean energy tax credits will be sure to move us toward a net-zero economy and help the U.S. meet its Paris Agreement climate goals. However, more clarification is needed before mayors can confidently take advantage of this critical IRA provision. In the comment letter to Treasury, Climate Mayors expressed the need for the agencies to work together to ensure localities understand the full extent that they can access the clean energy credits without being penalized. The reality for many localities is that they are constrained by limited staff capacity and financial resources. The Treasury and Administration must work together to ensure localities don’t miss out on these credits. Over the last year, cities have already been taking concrete action to fight the climate crisis and build community resilience, but with these supportive elective pay provisions in place, this is just the beginning.

“Allowing cities to utilize elective pay credits can catalyze local climate projects and turbo charge the clean energy economy at a scale that was previously unimaginable,” said Kate Wright, Climate Mayors’ Executive Director. “We thank the Biden-Harris administration for the inclusion of cities in their plans and we hope that further clarifications of the rules will allow local leaders to fully leverage their climate investments.”

“With investments ramping up in renewable energy, electrified transportation and green jobs, now is a fantastic time for cities to take advantage of elective payment credits,” said Madison Mayor and Climate Mayors Chair, Satya Rhodes-Conway. “Here in Madison, we expect to be able to access over $10 million in credits from projects we already have planned. That will help us invest even more in making our community more resilient, sustainable and equitable.”

In the comment letter, Climate Mayors applauds the Biden-Harris administration for its all-of-government approach to climate action and appreciates the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service for recognizing that direct pay will benefit various industries and support economic progress while also reducing multi-sector greenhouse gas emissions. Climate Mayors feedback and recommendations to Treasury on direct pay includes:

Clarifying the timeline between the pre-filing registration process, elective payment election, and when an eligible entity would receive an elective payment;
Clarifying eligible entities as it relates to certain agencies and instrumentalities within political subdivisions, such as housing and transit authorities and/or publicly owned utilities;
Clarifying eligible projects with the potential for a “pre-approval” process in future iterations of the pre-filing registration process;
Clarifying conditions that Treasury would consider a reasonable cause where an entity receives a penalty for excessive payment; and,
Recommending that Treasury work across agencies to support eligible entities in taking advantage of elective payments.

The letter can be read in its entirety here.

About Climate Mayors: Climate Mayors is a bipartisan network that has mobilized more than 750 U.S. mayors since 2014, demonstrating climate leadership through meaningful actions in their communities. Representing 46 states and nearly 60 million Americans, the Climate Mayors coalition reflects U.S. cities’ commitment to climate progress. For more information, please visit our website and follow Climate Mayors on X and LinkedIn.

For media inquiries please contact climatemayors@fgsglobal.com.

4/13/23 4/13/23

Climate Mayors Welcomes New 2023 Steering Committee Members to Turbocharge Climate Action from Coast to Coast

Climate Mayors strengthens its Steering Committee leadership with the addition of the first African American female Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, and Atlanta Mayor and Deacon, Andre Dickens.

April 13, 2022 – Today, Climate Mayors welcomes two new mayors to its Steering Committee, Mayors Karen Bass of Los Angeles and Andre Dickens of Atlanta. From the West Coast to the deep South, Climate Mayors are working to bring clean energy, electrified transit, and decarbonized homes and buildings to cities across America. With their commitment to advancing clean energy and environmental justice across their cities, these mayors will be an incredible addition not only to the Climate Mayors organization, but also to the fight against the climate crisis at large.

Cities account for over 70% of global emissions, making emissions reductions in urban areas critical to meeting climate targets. Coming from major metropolitan cities, Mayors Bass and Dickens provide the keen insight and expertise needed to tackle greenhouse gas reductions on a grand scale. With unprecedented federal support for climate action now coming available through the historic Inflation Reduction Act, these mayors are meeting the moment by accelerating implementation and leveraging funding.

Bass has already broken barriers as the first African American female mayor of LA, but her ambition doesn’t stop there; Los Angeles has long held robust climate goals and Mayor Bass is committed to meeting those targets. Advancing the clean energy economy, expanding access to zero-emission transportation, enhancing biodiversity and climate resiliency, and conserving natural resources are top of mind for Bass. Climate justice is also of focus and training workforces for prosperous, sustainable jobs – especially for frontline communities, under-resourced groups, communities of color, people with disabilities, and the elderly – ensuring people from all backgrounds are uplifted during the green transition.

Mayor Dickens is prioritizing emissions and pollution reduction, environmental justice, and clean energy projects to meet the 100% clean energy by 2035 target for Atlanta. Existing successes include street and road improvements to increase biking and walking, infrastructure improvements to connect neighborhoods across Atlanta that have been historically divided, and supporting Atlanta Public Schools with the effort to secure funding to transition from diesel to electric school buses. Dickens recognizes that safe, equitable, and decarbonized infrastructure is a key component in achieving a sustainable Atlanta.

Mayors Bass and Dickens are in good company alongside the returning Steering Committee members: Buddy Dyer, Orlando, FL; Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia, SC; Ed Gainey, Pittsburgh, PA; Eric Johnson, Dallas, TX; Frank Cownie, Des Moines, IA; Indya Kincannon, Knoxville, TN; Jacob Frey, Minneapolis, MN; Jane Castor, Tampa, FL; Jeffrey Mims, Jr. Dayton, OH; Jim Brainard, Carmel, IN; Jim Hovland, Edina, MN; LaToya Cantrell, New Orleans, LA; Lauren McLean, Boise, ID; Lioneld Jordan, Fayetteville, AR; Lucy Vinis, Eugene, OR; Michael Cahill, Beverly, MA; Michelle Wu, Boston, MA; Regina Romero, Tucson, AZ; Ron Nirenberg, San Antonio, TX and Tim Keller, Albuquerque, NM.

The Steering Committee works alongside the Climate Mayors’ Chair, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, and Vice-Chairs, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, to continue driving city-led climate action to create more sustainable, equitable, and healthy cities. Together, the Climate Mayors leadership team works to drive forward the mission and vision of the organization through cross-regional learning, strategic partnerships and creative climate solutions. With the leadership of Karen Bass and Andre Dickens, Climate Mayors is poised to take its climate commitments and achievements to new heights.

“Los Angeles has long been a leader in the climate fight and I am thrilled to join the Climate Mayors Steering Committee alongside fellow city leaders who know the importance of climate action,” said Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, CA.

“With support from Climate Mayors, I am excited to continue implementing high-impact climate solutions while prioritizing equity, environmental justice, and resilience in Los Angeles and beyond. There is no sustainability without equity.”“As city leaders, we know that marginalized communities often experience impacts of the climate crisis first and worst,” said Mayor Andre Dickens of Atlanta, GA.

“In joining the Climate Mayors Steering Committee, I look forward to learning from and sharing ideas with fellow climate leaders. Together, we are committed to advancing the clean energy transition, improving green infrastructure, and uplifting historically disinvested communities in Atlanta as we continue to build a city built for the future.”“The Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provide tremendous support from the federal government, creating an unprecedented moment of opportunity to act on climate change,” said Kate Wright, Executive Director of Climate Mayors. “The Climate Mayors organization is proud to welcome Mayors Bass and Dickens to its leadership team to help leverage this momentum and drive meaningful action in cities across the country. These two climate champions are ready to meet the moment with innovative local solutions that build thriving, sustainable and resilient communities of the future. We’re honored to have them on board.”

About Climate Mayors: Climate Mayors is a bipartisan network that has mobilized more than 750 U.S. mayors since 2014, demonstrating climate leadership through meaningful actions in their communities. Representing 48 states and nearly 60 million Americans, the Climate Mayors coalition reflects U.S. cities’ commitment to climate progress. For more information, please visit our website and follow climate mayors on Twitter and LinkedIn. For media inquiries please contact climatemayors@fgsglobal.com.

12/14/22 12/14/22

Climate Mayors Welcomes its 2023 Mayoral Leadership Team

Climate Mayors closes out the year by welcoming a new leadership team to head into a major year for climate action and progress in U.S. cities.Climate Mayors announced their new leadership team on December 14, 2022, highlighting several mayors who will be carrying the torch as the new leaders of the climate action organization. With Mayor Turner of Houston stepping down as his term nears its end, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway of Madison will serve as the 2023 Chair. She will lead alongside Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix who has held her Vice-Chair position since 2021 and new incoming Vice-Chair, Mayor Justin Bibb of Cleveland. These three mayors have been exemplary models for citywide attention to the climate crisis, public health and environmental justice and are poised to continue this leadership in the year ahead.

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has held office in Madison, Wisconsin since 2019 and began her term by making history as the first openly LGBTQ person to hold the position. She has been a member of the Climate Mayors Steering Committee since 2020 and served as Vice-Chair in 2021 and 2022. We’re proud to announce her transition to Chair of Climate Mayors. Her leadership on climate action in Madison showcases her dedication to protecting people and the planet. The Mayor has prioritized climate action in numerous ways such as investing in energy retrofits to affordable housing, advancing EV-charging infrastructure, and she is now breaking ground on a $160 million bus rapid transit system with all-electric buses. Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s actions show what’s possible with bold, ambitious climate leadership.Madison has already achieved many climate wins, including investing in over 20 megawatts of rooftop and offsite solar energy, rapidly converting municipal fleets to electric and alternative fuels, and making major investments in Madison’s stormwater system to increase resilience to flooding, just to name a few. A priority for the Mayor for the upcoming year will be helping cities take full advantage of climate solutions in the Inflation Reduction Act.“I’m honored to serve as Climate Mayors Chair at this critical time for climate action in cities,” said Mayor Rhodes-Conway. “Cities have long been our climate leaders, and during my time as Climate Mayors Chair, I am eager to work with other Mayors, the federal government, and numerous partners to help ensure that the unprecedented federal investments in climate solutions reach U.S. cities and their residents.”

Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix, Arizona has held office since 2019 and has served as the Climate Mayors Vice-Chair since 2020 and Vice-Chair of C40 Cities since 2021. In 2023, she will maintain her position as Vice-Chair alongside the new leadership team members. Mayor Gallego’s goal is to make Phoenix the most sustainable desert city on the planet. As the world continues to warm, that means boosting the city’s heat resiliency, implementing innovative ideas like cool pavement; managing water supplies in ways that encourage conservation; and advancing transit options like light rail while building infrastructure that supports electric vehicle adoption. She also put transparency and access first with the launch of a new environment and sustainability web portal in 2022 which provides residents with timely updates and access to environmental, sustainability, and climate programs.“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work alongside Mayors Bibb and Rhodes-Conway toward our shared mission at Climate Mayors,” said Mayor Gallego. “Our leadership team will continue to put people first in the fight against climate change. Challenging ourselves and our cities to meet the unique needs of our local communities while driving progress forward in clean energy, adaptation and sustainable innovation.”

Mayor Justin Bibb has served as the first millennial mayor of Cleveland, Ohio since 2022 and is now a newly inducted member of the Climate Mayors leadership team as Vice-Chair. Climate justice and sustainability has been a key component of Mayor Bibb’s platform, since connecting with constituents about their lived health experiences related to climate change, such as asthma aggravated by increasing high heat days. In his first year as mayor, Bibb has included climate justice as a key component for all cabinet leader positions, as well as elevating it into a titled cabinet role –Director of Sustainability and Climate Justice.

Thus embedding accountability, equity and just transition at the forefront of climate change solutions planned, coordinated and implemented by the city. Mayor Bibb identifies reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and moving toward solar, wind, and hydro power as a key driver of the city’s green economic outlook. The City of Cleveland has already set a goal of meeting 100% of the city’s overall electricity demand from renewable energy sources by 2050, but is currently exploring a more aggressive timeline to achieve the vision of a clean and equitable energy future. Cleveland also offers tax abatements and grants for residential developments that meet Cleveland Green Building Standards, and is piloting a rooftop Solar Low-Moderate Income (LMI) program for up to 10 households. Under Mayor Bibb’s leadership, the city will build upon and align past municipal level climate action planning with science-based climate targets and convene economic leadership in the greater metropolitan area to co-identify and co-plan clear next steps to pivot local and regional decarbonization commitments into action.“I’m honored to serve amongst seasoned Climate Mayors Gallego and Rhodes-Conway as Vice-Chair. Supporting the conditions for climate justice to thrive in Cleveland and in cities across America is a critical step toward creating an equitable tomorrow for all”, said Mayor Justin Bibb.

The Climate Mayors organization is proud to welcome these three exceptional mayors to its leadership team. There is no doubt that they will dutifully serve their cities and this organization by leading the charge in transitioning to clean energy, reducing city emissions, creating jobs, and uplifting environmental justice. “We’re thrilled to bring fresh energy and ideas to the Climate Mayors leadership team. The dynamic leadership of Mayors Rhodes-Conway, Bibb and Gallego will harness the power of U.S. cities to make an impact in meeting Paris Agreement targets and limiting global warming despite what’s going on at the federal level,” said Kate Wright, Climate Mayors’ Executive Director. “Building on the remarkable work accomplished by outgoing leadership, the new team will lead the way in making 2023 a year of robust and diverse climate achievements in cities.”

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10/28/22 10/28/22

Climate Mayors and C40 Cities Provide U.S. Cities with Guidebook to Implement Historic Inflation Reduction Act

The guidebook, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, provides cities with guidance on benefits available through the historic $369 billion in federal funding for climate action

Download the full guidebook HERE

October 28, 2022 – Today, Climate Mayors, a bipartisan coalition of nearly 500 mayors, and C40 Cities, a network of mayors of nearly 100 world-leading cities, released, “Climate Action and the Inflation Reduction Act: A Guide for Local Government Leaders,” a guidebook to help local leaders understand the landmark Inflation Reduction Act and all the resources available to them through the law. The guidebook – supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies – advises U.S. mayors and city staff on the opportunities for local governments, organizations, and businesses to implement the Inflation Reduction Act and address climate change. It highlights where funding could flow directly to cities and where cities will need to collaborate with other partners, including state governments and community organizations, to deploy funding in a way that accelerates climate action and advances equity.The guidebook specifies five key ways in which local governments should leverage the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act: apply for funding that is directly available to local governments; support and partner with frontline communities to secure resources; assist businesses and individuals to access new tax credits; engage and coordinate with states, tribes, utilities, and ports; and protect against detrimental impacts of new or continuing fossil-fuel facilities. It is intended that when local leaders step into these five roles, impact and efficacy will be maximized for the benefit of the community. Additionally, opportunities for action are broken down into specific sectors to help local leaders understand what specific resources are available. These include: air quality and greenhouse gas reduction, housing, resilience, clean vehicles, and workforce development. Within each area, the guidebook outlines the roles and opportunities for local governments, charting a clear route to bold and effective implementation. And with environmental justice sitting at the heart of local climate advocacy, the guidebook underscores the opportunities and pathways to solidify justice and an equitable green transition in communities.

“As funding becomes available, it is critical for local leaders to remember that cities have a unique position as the level of government that’s closest to people on the ground, businesses and cornerstone institutions. The guidebook serves as a reminder that interconnectivity creates a prime opportunity for collaboration, climate success, and economic prosperity as we combat the climate crisis,” said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Climate Mayors Chair and C40 Cities member. “In Houston, this guidebook will help us connect our communities to opportunities, whether it be residents and small businesses looking to install solar panels on their roofs or transition to electric vehicles, or industrial partners looking to decarbonize their operations in the Port of Houston.”

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Climate Mayors Vice-Chair, said: “The guidebook provides essential direction in ensuring that people who need assistance the most receive it. We can do this by encouraging leaders to educate local businesses and residents on how to access tax credit incentives allocated for electric vehicles, manufacturing, home energy efficiency and more. Equitable allocation of resources is a paramount aspect of the greening of cities now and in the future. The City of Madison is working to leverage the numerous IRA incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy to expand our existing programs that support upgrades to naturally occurring affordable housing and rooftop solar for homes and businesses.”

“The Inflation Reduction Act is a historic opportunity for local leaders around the country to boost their efforts to combat climate change and shape the future of sustainable cities and towns,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Vice Chair, C40 Cities and Climate Mayors Vice-Chair. “This guidebook will help mayors and city staff understand the diversity of resources provided by this law and identify programs to address the specific challenges their communities face. In Phoenix, this transformational package will drive energy efficiency improvements and accelerate efforts to achieve tree equity in every neighborhood by 2030, bolstering resilience to extreme heat and reducing energy bills for Phoenix families.”

“Local climate leadership continues to drive positive change in communities and is essential to accelerating action to meet U.S. climate goals,” said Kelly Shultz of Bloomberg Philanthropies. “Empowering local leaders with data and resources to tackle the climate crisis is a core component of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Environment program. This guidebook will help cities do exactly that by offering tailored insights for leveraging federal funding to support cleaner, healthier and more equitable communities and economies.” The Inflation Reduction Act opens a critical window of opportunity to implement transformational projects that improve local resilience and sustainability while increasing job creation and energy affordability for communities. Cities have been leading on climate action, but there is still much more to do. With the guidebook, and partnership from the federal government, states and the private sector, cities can lead the way to shaping the clean energy economy of the future.

About Climate Mayors Representing over 74 million Americans from 48 states, Climate Mayors is a peer-to-peer network of over 500 U.S. city mayors who have committed to fighting climate change. Originally founded in 2014 by 3 mayors, the network’s ranks swelled to almost 400 mayors in response to the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement in June 2017. Climate Mayors is committed to accelerating equitable climate action to help each member city achieve their climate goals, while working together city-to-city, with states, and the Biden administration to increase national climate ambition. For more information, please visit our website and follow Climate Mayors on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities who are working to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis and create a future where everyone, everywhere can thrive. Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. Through a Global Green New Deal, mayors are working alongside a broad coalition of representatives from labor, business, the youth climate movement and civil society to go further and faster than ever before.The current Chair of C40 is Mayor of London Sadiq Khan; three-term Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg serves as President of the Board. C40’s work is made possible by three strategic funders: Bloomberg Philanthropies, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), and Realdania.To learn more about the work of C40 and our cities, please visit our website and C40 Knowledge Hub or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

About Bloomberg Philanthropies Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 941 cities and 173 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organization focuses on five key areas for creating lasting change: the Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s giving, including his foundation, corporate, and personal philanthropy as well as Bloomberg Associates, a pro bono consultancy that works in cities around the world. In 2021, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $1.66 billion. For more information, please visit bloomberg.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

7/13/21 7/13/21

Mayor Turner, Climate Mayors Call on Congressional Leadership to Pass Federal Legislation that Supports Local Climate Action and Resilient Infrastructure

July 13, 2021 – Today, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Chair of Climate Mayors, led 146 Mayors from the Climate Mayors network in sending a letter to Congressional leadership calling for the passage of an infrastructure and economic recovery package that supports the critical work of America’s towns and cities to address climate change, create economic opportunity, and confront environmental injustice.In the letter to Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McCarthy, and Minority Leader McConnell, the Climate Mayors lay out their priorities for federal legislation, including:

Prioritize and expand programs where funds flow directly to cities from the federal government.
Prioritize local government-led processes for federal funds that flow to the states to improve inclusivity and accountability.
Ensure that federal programs and funding prioritize disadvantaged communities and allow sufficient administrative and implementation flexibility to meet local needs.
Ensure that federal spending is accompanied by workforce standards that prioritize job quality and equitable access to well-paying high road careers.

“Climate Mayors are committed to rebuilding stronger communities that address structural inequities, create opportunity for hard-working Americans, and tackle an increasingly destabilizing climate. But we cannot create sustainable and resilient cities on our own. We need federal action that includes targeted investments in American cities and towns to build out our nation’s critical infrastructure create a clean energy future that benefits all our communities,” said Mayor Turner.

“In Madison and in cities across the U.S., communities are facing the effects of our changing climate head-on, but we need support from Congress now to overcome barriers, build capacity, and scale solutions,” said Mayor Rhodes Conway, Climate Mayors Co-Chair. “Every town and city must invest in infrastructure and programs that help build resilience to a shifting climate and act immediately to mitigate against further harm. There is no time to waste; we need Congress to prioritize funding that gives local governments the ability to identify and act on the most effective ways to deploy resources to support resilience in our communities.”

"In Phoenix, we are focused on innovating solutions that protect all of our communities from the serious impacts a changing climate is having on our city," said Mayor Kate Gallego, Climate Mayors Co-Chair. "Yet as severe as the heat is here in Phoenix, my colleagues are dealing with equally challenging problems like flooding in the Midwest or the increasingly damaging hurricanes on the East Coast. Cities face specific challenges unique to their socio-geographical areas, which means we need flexible funding from Congress to solve them. With adequate resources, Mayors and local governments across the U.S. are ready to implement the essential climate solutions that best fit our needs.”

In April, Climate Mayors released a forward-looking report summarizing the key takeaways from the National Dialogue On Green And Equitable Recovery Series and highlighting tangible solutions for a green and just economic recovery in cities across the United States. The report also makes the case for –and lays out how the federal government can be partners in –moving local climate priorities forward. Climate Mayors and its work to accelerate local climate progress across the country is made possible with support by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

The full letter sent to Congressional leadership can be found HERE.

About Climate Mayors

Representing over 74 million Americans from 48 states, Climate Mayors is a peer-to-peer network of 476 U.S. city mayors who have committed to fighting climate change. Originally founded in 2014, the network’s ranks swelled to almost 400 mayors in response to the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. Climate Mayors commit to taking ambitious action to meet each of their cities’ current climate goals, while working together towards achieving our national Paris targets. For more information, please visit WWW.CLIMATEMAYORS.ORG.

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1/28/21 1/28/21

Climate Mayors Announces New Chair, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

January 28, 2021 — Today, Climate Mayors announced that Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will become the next Chair of the nationwide coalition. In this role, Mayor Turner will help catalyze climate-forward actions taken at the local level, provide an example of climate action for leaders at all levels of government, and advocate for an economic recovery grounded in equity and environmental stewardship.

Mayor Turner succeeds Mayor Martin J. Walsh of Boston, who President Joseph R. Biden nominated to serve as Secretary of Labor. "I congratulate Mayor Walsh on his appointment and thank him for his work to prioritize climate change. It is an honor to succeed him as Chair of Climate Mayors," said Mayor Sylvester Turner. "Cities are powerful drivers in the race against climate change. Mayors are investing in clean energy, greening our economies, and creating more sustainable and resilient communities across the U.S. The global pandemic has brought the connection between climate change and community health to the forefront of our cities and our society. With a new administration in the White House, Climate Mayors are prepared to lead swift, bold action on climate that will help our nation recover and build for a better future." "

Mayors see firsthand how climate change is already impacting the health and wellbeing of people in our communities," said Mayor Walsh. "Mayor Turner has long demonstrated a strong commitment to climate action, and I know that he will work to keep this at the heart of our COVID-19 recovery efforts. I congratulate him on becoming Chair of the Climate Mayors, and I look forward to seeing him advance this work forward on a national and international scale."

Mayor Turner has been a long-standing climate champion for the City of Houston, having served as Mayor during Hurricane Harvey and enduring multiple 500-year storms in just four years. As part of the City’s recovery efforts, Mayor Turner launched Resilient Houston on February 12th, 2020, and the Houston Climate Action Plan on Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary on April 22nd, 2020. These critically important initiatives are focused on transitioning the Energy Capital of the World to a clean energy future and increasing the resilience of communities across the City, prioritizing health, job creation, equity, and sustainability.

Under Mayor Turner's leadership, the City of Houston has committed to purchasing 100% renewable energy and is the largest municipal user of renewable energy in the nation. As part of this effort, the City recently approved the Sunnyside Solar Project - a public-private partnership to convert a 240-acre closed landfill in one of Houston’s most vulnerable communities into the largest urban solar farm in the nation. In conjunction with his Complete Communities Initiative, the project is a prime example of how cities can work with the community to address long-standing environmental justice concerns holistically, create green jobs and generate renewable energy in the process. In addition to serving as Chair of Climate Mayors, Mayor Turner is Chair of the Board of Directors of the Resilient Cities Network. He serves as 1st Vice President on the Board of Trustees for the African American Mayors Association.

“As we look ahead to this new year under the leadership of Mayor Turner, the Climate Mayors network expresses its deepest gratitude to Mayor Walsh for his ongoing commitment to addressing the climate emergency,” said James Ritchotte, Executive Director of Climate Mayors. “We’re honored to have Mayor Turner serve as the new Chair, knowing that he will expand the reach and impact of Climate Mayors, work closely with the new Administration committed to ambitious climate action, and drive an agenda focused on an economic recovery grounded in equity and sustainability.”

Climate Mayors and its work to accelerate local climate progress across the country is made possible with support by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

About Climate Mayors Representing over 74 million Americans from 48 states, Climate Mayors is a peer-to-peer network of 474 U.S. city mayors who have committed to fighting climate change. Originally founded in 2014, the network’s ranks swelled to almost 400 mayors in response to the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. Climate Mayors commit to taking ambitious action to meet each of their cities’ current climate goals, while working together towards achieving our national Paris targets. For more information, please visit www.climatemayors.org.

For media inquiries please contact climatemayors@fgsglobal.com.

7/22/20 7/22/20

Climate Mayors Urge Congressional Leadership to Advance a Green and Equitable Recovery

198 mayors deliver letter to leaders in D.C. advocating a zero-carbon green economy that creates good-paying jobs and prioritizes equity

Read the letter from Climate Mayors here.

JULY 22, 2020 — Climate Mayors today sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging bold action to protect our planet and build a more just economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Representing a network of 461 U.S. mayors across the country committed to upholding the Paris Climate Agreement, Climate Mayors called on Congress to invest in an economic recovery that injects more resilience, equity, and sustainability into our communities.“COVID-19 has laid bare the systemic inequities too often found at the heart of our communities – and when we start to emerge from this crisis, we must rebuild an economy that truly works for everyone,” said Climate Mayors co-founder and Chair, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. “Every member of the Climate Mayors network is putting health, fairness, and sustainability at the center of our local COVID-19 response and recovery plans, but we need national leadership to kick this work into overdrive and help us strengthen our economies and solve the climate crisis.”With the focus squarely on rebuilding the economy and country stronger than ever before, the mayors have advocated for a nationwide transition to a zero-carbon economy – a step already happening in cities across the country and a bold move that will create good-paying green jobs, lead to cleaner air and lower emissions, improve public health, support resilience, and lift up our most vulnerable residents.The global coronavirus pandemic has hit communities of color and low-income families particularly hard – the same families, workers, and neighborhoods who suffer most from the ill effects of climate change, including dangerous emissions, skyrocketing temperatures, intense wildfires, and extreme weather events like floods and hurricanes. Climate Mayors are determined to build a strong, green economy that ensures all Americans are prepared for future health, economic, and environmental shocks.“Equity is at the heart of all we do in Boston,” said Climate Mayors Co-Chair Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh. “As we work towards an equitable recovery from COVID-19, it’s key we come together to ensure we are strengthening our communities so they are healthy, resilient, and give every resident the same opportunities they deserve.”“Whether it is climate change or COVID-19, a city’s primary responsibility is to protect our most vulnerable,” said Climate Mayors Co-Chair Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. “In cities like Houston, that means fighting a global pandemic in the middle of a heat wave and hurricane season. The connection between climate and community health has never been clearer or the need for strong, federal action more important. When we look to recovery, it is not enough to build back; we must build forward and create healthy cities and leaders in a global energy transition.”Recognizing the need to work together at every level of government to move beyond this devastating pandemic, Climate Mayors strongly urged federal legislators to work with state and city leadership to build new policies and amplify existing programs that have proven effective.In the letter, Climate Mayors lists several goals that Congress should prioritize as part of the recovery, including:

Build for a Better Future: Returning to the status quo is not sufficient in meeting the challenges of climate change and inequities in our communities. We must increase our resolve and ambition to reinvest in America’s communities.
Leading with Equity: Federal investments in our municipalities must prioritize those communities who have been left behind, and frontline communities and people of color who have been disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change and COVID-19.
Prioritizing Multiple Benefits: The best investments will create jobs, strengthen communities, and improve health outcomes in our cities and towns.

“For the past five months, Climate Mayors have been on the frontlines responding to the public health and economic crises caused by COVID-19, and to the calls for racial justice across the country,” said James Ritchotte, Director of Climate Mayors. “Amid these intersecting challenges, Climate Mayors remain committed to policies and initiatives that make their communities more just, sustainable, and resilient to future shocks. This work should not be on the shoulders of local leaders alone — cities need constructive partners in our federal government who will prioritize a green and equitable economic recovery.”The letter includes a sample of recommended policies and programs to advance a just, equitable, and resilient economic recovery that will put Americans back to work and create cleaner, healthier, more livable communities. The policy recommendations are accompanied by success stories from Climate Mayors member cities where similar policies have led to community benefit.Please find a full version of the letter here.On July 23, Climate Mayors will be kicking off its National Dialogue on Green and Equitable Recovery, a virtual speaker series advocating for national leadership to prioritize recovery policies that are environmentally sustainable and socially just in the time of COVID-19. The first event will focus on the Southeast with a panel featuring Climate Mayors Steering Committee member Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Climate Mayors member Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, Climate Mayors member Columbia Mayor Stephen Benjamin and U.S. Representative Kathy Castor from Florida’s 14th District and Chair of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. For more information on the series, you can read the full release here. Register for the July 23 event here.

About Climate Mayors: Representing 74 million Americans from 48 states, Climate Mayors is a peer-to-peer network of 461 U.S. city mayors who have committed to fighting climate change. Originally founded in 2014, the network’s ranks swelled to almost 400 mayors in response to the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. Climate Mayors commit to taking ambitious action to meet each of their cities’ current climate goals, while working together towards achieving our national Paris targets. Climate Mayors is founded and Chaired by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, and Co-Chaired by Mayors Sylvester Turner (Houston) and Martin J. Walsh (Boston). For more information, please visit www.climatemayors.org.

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12/3/19 12/3/19

Climate Mayors Network Announces Steering Committee to Strengthen City Climate Action

Committee will serve to galvanize city climate leadership among Climate Mayors’ 400+ network members city climate leadership increasingly important as federal government has taken a back seat in addressing the global climate crisis.

DECEMBER 3, 2019 – Today, Climate Mayors, the network of 438 U.S. mayors across the country committed to upholding the Paris Climate Agreement, announced the launch of a new Steering Committee, led by twenty-four mayors who will serve as critical voices within the network and across the country to spotlight climate leadership exhibited in cities throughout the United States. The Climate Mayors’ Steering Committee makes clear that mayors across the country have and will continue to step up and lead on climate, regardless of the decisions made at the federal level. The Steering Committee will work alongside the Climate Mayors’ Chair, Mayor Eric Garcetti, and Co-Chairs, Mayors Madeline Rogero, Sylvester Turner, and Martin J. Walsh to highlight the importance of city-led climate action in creating healthier, cleaner, and more equitable and sustainable cities. The Steering Committee will also work to catalyze membership and more deeply engage their regions, as well as showcase the impactful work of existing Climate Mayors and how cities are helping meet the scope and the scale of the challenge posed by climate change. After President Trump announced his initial plans to withdraw the U.S. from the landmark Paris Agreement in June 2017, more than 300 mayors joined the Climate Mayors coalition and pledged to continue working toward the goals of the Agreement in their cities. The network has since grown to over 400 mayors, both Democrat and Republican, who represent cities ranging in size and region and show the overwhelming support for climate action among the majority of Americans.

“Cities across our country and around the world see the impacts of climate change firsthand — and we stand front and center in the fight to address this crisis with every tool at our disposal,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. “No matter what happens on the national level, cities know we cannot afford any more debates or delays, so we will continue to act to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, protect our most vulnerable residents, strengthen global health, and create a green economy that works for everyone.”

“Our Steering Committee mayors are climate action leaders, both within their communities and within our network. We appreciate their willingness to step up and support Climate Mayors in building greater political will for action at the federal and global level,” Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero said.

“The strength and moral standing of Climate Mayors is derived from the broad and diverse population we represent,” said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. “Whether you are a big city or a small city, in a red state or a blue state, climate change affects us all. Mayors across the country are making a bold commitment to build stronger, more resilient cities and a more sustainable future. We are stronger together and I look forward to working with these mayors as we face this great challenge.”

“Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, and we need the support of all mayors to truly make a difference on this global issue,” said Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh. “As a coastal city, Boston is at the frontlines of this crisis, and I look forward to joining my fellow mayors as we lead with plans, solutions and results.”

“The Climate Mayors network is more than four hundred strong, and counting,” said James Ritchotte, Director of Climate Mayors. “We’re excited to have these twenty-four mayors lead us in showcasing the important work of cities and maximizing the collective impact of Climate Mayors across the country who are fighting climate change in their communities.”

The following mayors are members of the Climate Mayors Steering Committee:

Steve Adler (Austin, TX)
Ethan Berkowitz (Anchorage, AK)
Jim Brainard (Carmel, IN)
Michael Cahill (Beverly, MA)
Kirk Caldwell (Honolulu, HI)
LaToya Cantrell (New Orleans, LA)
Melvin Carter (Saint Paul, MN)
Jane Castor (Tampa, FL)
Frank Cownie (Des Moines, IA)
Bill de Blasio (New York City)
Mike Duggan (Detroit, MI)
Buddy Dyer (Orlando, FL)
Kevin Faulconer (San Diego, CA)
Greg Fischer (Louisville, KY)
Kate Gallego (Phoenix, AZ)
Michael Hancock (Denver, CO)
James Hovland (Edina, MN)
Eric Johnson (Dallas, TX)
Lioneld Jordan (Fayetteville, AR)
Tim Keller (Albuquerque, NM)
Ron Nirenberg (San Antonio, TX)
Bill Peduto (Pittsburgh, PA)
Satya Rhodes-Conway (Madison, WI)
Lucy Vinis (Eugene, OR)

Media Inquiries: Carey Hickox, chickox@bpimedia.com
About Climate Mayors Climate Mayors, founded in 2014, is a diverse network of U.S. city leaders who have committed to fighting climate change. In response to the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the network’s ranks swelled to more than 400 U.S. mayors from across the country who have committed to taking ambitious action to meet each of their cities’ current climate goals, while working together towards achieving our national Paris targets. Climate Mayors is founded and Chaired by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, and Co-Chaired by Mayors Madeline Rogero (Knoxville), Sylvester Turner (Houston) and Martin J. Walsh (Boston). For more information, please visit www.climatemayors.org.

12/3/19 12/3/19

Climate Mayors Network Announces Steering Committee to Strengthen City Climate Action

Committee will serve to galvanize city climate leadership among Climate Mayors’ 400+ network membersCity climate leadership increasingly important as federal government has taken a back seat in addressing the global climate crisis

The Steering Committee will work alongside the Climate Mayors’ Chair, Mayor Eric Garcetti, and Co-Chairs, Mayors Madeline Rogero, Sylvester Turner, and Martin J. Walsh to highlight the importance of city-led climate action in creating healthier, cleaner, and more equitable and sustainable cities. The Steering Committee will also work to catalyze membership and more deeply engage their regions, as well as showcase the impactful work of existing Climate Mayors and how cities are helping meet the scope and the scale of the challenge posed by climate change.

After President Trump announced his initial plans to withdraw the U.S. from the landmark Paris Agreement in June 2017, more than 300 mayors joined the Climate Mayors coalition and pledged to continue working toward the goals of the Agreement in their cities. The network has since grown to over 400 mayors, both Democrat and Republican, who represent cities ranging in size and region and show the overwhelming support for climate action among the majority of Americans.

The following mayors are members of the Climate Mayors Steering Committee:

Steve Adler (Austin, TX)
Ethan Berkowitz (Anchorage, AK)
Jim Brainard (Carmel, IN)
Michael Cahill (Beverly, MA)
Kirk Caldwell (Honolulu, HI)
LaToya Cantrell (New Orleans, LA)
Melvin Carter (Saint Paul, MN)
Jane Castor (Tampa, FL)
Frank Cownie (Des Moines, IA)
Bill de Blasio (New York City)
Mike Duggan (Detroit, MI)
Buddy Dyer (Orlando, FL)
Kevin Faulconer (San Diego, CA)
Greg Fischer (Louisville, KY)
Kate Gallego (Phoenix, AZ)
Michael Hancock (Denver, CO)
James Hovland (Edina, MN)
Eric Johnson (Dallas, TX)
Lioneld Jordan (Fayetteville, AR)
Tim Keller (Albuquerque, NM)
Ron Nirenberg (San Antonio, TX)
Bill Peduto (Pittsburgh, PA)
Satya Rhodes-Conway (Madison, WI)
Lucy Vinis (Eugene, OR)

Media Inquiries: Carey Hickox, chickox@bpimedia.com

About Climate Mayors: Climate Mayors, founded in 2014, is a diverse network of U.S. city leaders who have committed to fighting climate change. In response to the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the network’s ranks swelled to more than 400 U.S. mayors from across the country who have committed to taking ambitious action to meet each of their cities’ current climate goals, while working together towards achieving our national Paris targets. Climate Mayors is founded and Chaired by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, and Co-Chaired by Mayors Madeline Rogero (Knoxville), Sylvester Turner (Houston) and Martin J. Walsh (Boston).

For more information, please visit www.climatemayors.org.

6/27/19 6/27/19

Climate Mayors’ EV Purchasing Collaborative Recruits 127 Cities to Purchase Over 2100 EVs by 2020

Collaborative platform announces plans for new national solicitation to add school buses, new purchases will cut annual gas usage by up to 1 million gallons

HONOLULU, HI – (June 27, 2019) –Today, at the second-annual Climate Mayors Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Purchasing Collaborative (“the Collaborative”) announced that more than 127 cities and 15 counties from across 38 states including the District of Columbia have joined the Collaborative and committed to purchasing more than 2100 electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2020.

By transitioning to EVs, cities are leading by example: helping to cut greenhouse gas emissions that are warming the planet, saving taxpayer money, improving public health, and reducing our nation’s dependency on oil. With 127 cities committing to the Collaborative, by the end of 2020 the EV commitments have the potential to:

Cut gas usage by up to 1 million gallons each year;
Transition to electric up to 25 million miles driven each year; and
Add more than $75 million in purchasing power to the electric vehicle market[1].

As part of Climate Mayors’ commitment to grow participation and offerings in the Collaborative, its procurement partner, Sourcewell, will be releasing a new national solicitation for electric school buses by the end of the year, enabling all electric school bus manufacturers to participate and become readily available for any public school system to access at competitive prices. The Collaborative will continue to expand in the future, including to transit buses and other vehicle types. With more than 470,000 school buses operating across the country, transitioning to electric school buses creates a big opportunity to make it easier for school children across the U.S. to travel on a zero-emission bus.

“Expanding the use of electric vehicles in cities and states is not just good for the environment – it’s good for local economies and the health of residents,” said Climate Mayors’ Founder and Co-Chair Eric Garcetti. “In Los Angeles, moving our fleet away from fossil-fuels to electric has led to lower costs for maintenance, operation, and fueling, all while improving air quality and public health. The continued growth of the Collaborative reflects the commitment and leadership of cities across the country to address climate change – but we can’t stop here. This initiave has to reach into every city across the country. I urge my fellow mayors to embrace the future and drive electric.”

“The electrification of Honolulu’s city and bus fleets will go a long way in making our island more sustainable and resilient in the face of the current climate crisis,” said Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell. “However, it will also improve the natural environment for our residents and visitors by eliminating smoky exhaust fumes and noise pollution from our communities. By coming together under one umbrella with this EV Collaborative, mayors across the country are increasing the purchasing power of taxpayers while also showing love for Mother Nature.”

“Cities across the country are demonstrating critical leadership by committing to transition their fleets to electrification - reducing our dependence on oil, while also improving our nation’s health, and our economic, and national security,” said Ben Prochazka, Vice President of the Electrication Coalition. “We hope other mayors around the country will see this as a call to action and plug their fleets into the Climate Mayors EV Purchasing Collaborative.”

In agreeing to purchase electric vehicles through the Collaborative, public agencies gain access to competitively solicited electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, as well as innovative leasing options that allow cities to reduce EV costs by accessing state and federal tax credits. The Collaborative also provides support with analysis and best practices for fleet electrification to cities as they consider switching to electric.

With support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Collaborative is working with the American Cities Climate Challenge, a group of 25 of the largest U.S. cities who are pursuing ambitious goals to cut emissions and fight climate change from the bottom-up. American Cities Climate Challenge cities represent about 700 vehicles of the commitment.

Launched in September 2018, the Collaborative is a partnership between Climate Mayors, the Electrification Coalition, and Sourcewell, a national transit fleet transition program that works with cities and other public agencies to accelerate the electrification of national ground transit fleets. The Collaborative provides technical expertise to purchasers and a program that reduces the costs and barriers to electrifying fleets.

Contacts:

Carey Hickox (Climate Mayors): chickox@bpimedia.com

Ben Prochazka (Electrification Coalition): bprochazka@electrificationcoalition.org

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About Climate Mayors

Climate Mayors, founded in 2014, is a diverse network of U.S. city leaders who have committed to fighting climate change. In response to the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the network’s ranks swelled to more than 400 U.S. mayors from across the country who have committed to taking ambitious action to meet each of their cities’ current climate goals, while working together towards achieving our national Paris targets. Climate Mayors is founded and Chaired by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, and Co-Chaired by Mayors Madeline Rogero (Knoxville), Sylvester Turner (Houston) and Marty Walsh (Boston).

About the Electrification Coalition

The Electrification Coalition (EC) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit group of business leaders committed to promoting policies and actions that facilitate the acceleration of electric vehicle adoption on a mass scale in order to combat the economic, environmental and national security dangers caused by our nation’s dependence on oil. The EC works through several approaches to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles including consumer education, fleet electrification, public-private partnerships, comprehensive EV accelerator communities, policy advocacy, and innovative program development. Since 2008, the EC has been developing leading best practices to help cities, states, and the private sector influence the adoption of EVs by consumers and fleets.

About Sourcewell

Sourcewell is a self-supporting government organization, partnering with education and government agencies throughout North America. They offer a cooperative purchasing program with over 300 awarded vendors on contract. On behalf of their 50,000 members, Sourcewell conducts competitive solicitations, awarding to the most responsive and responsible vendors. The result of this cooperative effort is a high-quality selection of nationally leveraged, competitively solicited contract solutions to help create efficiencies and meet the ever-challenging needs of current and future member agencies.

[1] https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/electric_emissions_sources.html

6/8/17 6/8/17

279 Climate Mayors across the United States now committed to adopting the Paris agreement goals in their cities

LOS ANGELES — In the week following the President's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, 279 Climate Mayors — a group Mayor Garcetti helped establish in 2014 — have pledged to support the goals of the agreement in their cities. When the President announced the withdrawal on June 1, 61 Climate Mayors expressed their support for the agreement. One week later, the number of Climate Mayors has more than quadrupled, now representing nearly one in five Americans.

Mayor Garcetti and the Climate Mayors have strongly opposed the Administration’s decision to leave the Paris Agreement, committing to uphold its standards in their own cities. “Last week, mayors from both Democratic and Republican cities across America united to say ‘Enough’ — we will not allow inaction at the highest level to jeopardize the future of our world,” said Mayor Garcetti. “Now, mayors from every part of our nation are joining the call to action, uniting to continue the fight against climate change in our cities.”

The Climate Mayors now include nine of the 10 largest cities in America — New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, Dallas, and San Jose — along with hundreds of additional cities, large and small, from Boston to Knoxville to Miami, across red and blue states. In total, the 279 Climate Mayors now represent 59 million Americans from 42 states.

“This is a top priority for the people of Boston and for all Americans,” said Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh. “We witness the impacts of climate change every day — extreme heat, flooding, and worsening health issues. It's our duty to act, and I'm proud to stand among the increasing number of Climate Mayors fighting for our residents.”

"We believe that Miami is the epicenter for climate change and sea level rise,” said Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado. “Now more than ever, we are resolute and will vigorously pursue our commitment to this cause. This is not just about the present, but for future generations."

“Protecting the climate doesn’t mean choosing between our environment and economy,” said Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero. “As demonstrated in Knoxville, we can enhance both while improving our community. Despite the president's stance, we will continue to advance our local values by upholding the principles and commitments of the Paris Agreement."

In Los Angeles, Mayor Garcetti has spearheaded efforts to make the city the most sustainable in America. In April 2015, he introduced the city’s first Sustainable City pLAn, a comprehensive roadmap with measurable long-term goals for conserving water, creating green jobs, expanding electric vehicle use, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The city is on track to meet 90% of the pLAn’s 2017 goals.

To learn more about Climate Mayors, visit www.climate-mayors.org or engage with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Medium. Mayor Garcetti co-founded the Climate Mayors (also known as the Mayors National Climate Action Agenda, or MNCAA), a network of 289 U.S. cities representing over 62 million Americans, collaborating to enhance local efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advocate for binding federal and global policies. Earlier this year, Mayor Garcetti led the release of an EV RFI with 30 MNCAA cities to showcase potential demand for over 114,000 electric vehicles, trucks, and equipment for cities. Additionally, Mayor Garcetti serves as Vice Chair of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, an international network of megacities working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and has signed the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.

6/1/17 6/1/17

468 US Climate Mayors commit to adopt, honor and uphold Paris Climate Agreement goals

STATEMENT FROM THE CLIMATE MAYORS IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT TRUMP’S WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT

The President’s denial of global warming is getting a cold reception from America’s cities. As 466 US Mayors representing 74 million Americans, we will adopt, honor, and uphold the commitments to the goals enshrined in the Paris Agreement. We will intensify efforts to meet each of our cities’ current climate goals, push for new action to meet the 1.5 degrees Celsius target, and work together to create a 21st-century clean energy economy. We will continue to lead. We are increasing investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency. We will buy and create more demand for electric cars and trucks. We will increase our efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, create a clean energy economy, and stand for environmental justice. And if the President wants to break the promises made to our allies enshrined in the historic Paris Agreement, we’ll build and strengthen relationships around the world to protect the planet from devastating climate risks. The world cannot wait — and neither will we.

Signed,

Mayor Trish Herrera, Spencer City of Alameda, CA / Mayor Peggy McQuaid, City of Albany, CA / Mayor Sharon Konopa, City of Albany, OR / Mayor Kathy Sheehan, City of Albany, NY / Mayor Tim Keller, City of Albuquerque, NM / Mayor Justin Wilson, City of Alexandria, VA / Mayor Ray O’Connell, City of Allentown, PA / Mayor Jeanne Sorg, City of Ambler, PA / Mayor Gary Goosman, City of Amesville, OH / Mayor Gavin Buckley, City of Annapolis, MD / Mayor Terence Roberts, City of Anderson, SC / Mayor Christopher Taylor, City of Ann Arbor, MI / Mayor Van W. Johnson, City of Apalachicola, FL / Mayor Michael Winkler, City of Arcata, CA / Mayor Nancy Kaboolian, City of Ardsley, NY / Mayor Jose Gurrola, Jr., City of Arvin, CA / Mayor Esther Manheimer, City of Asheville, NC / Mayor Torre, City of Aspen, CO / Mayor Steve Patterson, City of Athens, OH / Mayor Keisha Bottoms, City of Atlanta, GA / Mayor Steve Adler, City of Austin, TX / Mayor Bernard Young, City of Baltimore, MD / Mayor Gordon Ringberg, City of Bayfield, WI / Mayor Lee Kyriacou, Beacon, NY / Mayor Denny Dole, City of Beaverton, OR / Mayor Ned Burns, City of Bellevue, ID / Mayor Kelli Linville, City of Bellingham, WA / Mayor Charles Stone, City of Belmont, CA / Mayor Jesse Arreguin, City of Berkeley, CA / Mayor Robert Donchez, City of Bethlehem, PA / Mayor Michael P. Cahill, City of Beverly, MA / Mayor Lili Bosse, City of Beverly Hills, CA / Mayor Ben Kessler, City of Bexley, OH / Mayor Richard David, City of Binghamton, NY / Mayor Randall Woodfin, City of Birmingham, AL / Mayor David Smith, City of Bisbee, AZ / Mayor Leslie Hager-Smith, City of Blacksburg, VA / Mayor Tari Ranner, City of Bloomington, IL / Mayor John Hamilton, City of Bloomington, IN / Mayor Gene Winstead, City of Bloomington, MN / Mayor Lauren McLean, City of Boise, ID / Mayor Martin J Walsh, City of Boston, MA / Mayor Sam Weaver, City of Boulder, CO / Mayor Tim Adams, City of Bowie, MD / Mayor Steven Grant, City of Boynton Beach, FL / Mayor Chris Mehl, City of Bozeman, MT / Mayor Eric Mamula, City of Breckenridge, CO / Mayor Joseph Ganim, City of Bridgeport, CT / Mayor William Moehle, City of Brighton, NY / Mayor Terry O’Connell, City of Brisbane, CA / Mayor Patricia Moore, City of Buchanan, MI / Mayor Byron Brown, City of Buffalo, NY / Mayor Emily Beach, City of Burlingame, CA / Mayor Miro Weinberger, City of Burlington, VT / Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, City of Burnsville, MN / Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, City of Cambridge, MA / Mayor Edwin Garcia, City of Camuy, PR / Mayor Robert Hoog, City of Cape Canaveral, FL / Mayor Robert Moffatt, City of Cape May Point, NJ / Mayor Jim Brainard, City of Carmel, IN / Mayor Lydia Lavelle, City of Carrboro, NC / Mayor Albert Robles, City of Carson, CA / Mayor Courtney Johnson, City of Carver, MN / Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen, City of Champaign, IL / Mayor Pam Hemminger, City of Chapel Hill, NC / Mayor Bob Trainor, City of Charles Town, WV / Mayor John Tecklenburg, City of Charleston, SC / Mayor Vi Lyles, City of Charlotte, NC / Mayor Mike Signer, City of Charlottesville, VA / Mayor Andy Berke, City of Chattanooga, TN / Mayor Chuck Cahn, City of Cherry Hill, NJ / Mayor Lori Lightfoot, City of Chicago, IL / Mayor Mary Casillas Salas, City of Chula Vista, CA / Mayor John Cranley, City of Cincinnati, OH / Mayor Larry Schroeder, City of Claremont, CA / Mayor Charlene Lovett, City of Claremont, NH / Mayor Ted Terry, City of Clarkston, GA / Mayor George Cretekos, City of Clearwater, FL / Mayor Frank Jackson, City of Cleveland, OH / Mayor Louis Sarbone, City of Coconut Creek, FL / Mayor Patrick L. Wojahn, College Park, MD / Mayor Brian Treece, City of Columbia, MO / Mayor Stephen Benjamin, City of Columbia, SC / Mayor Andrew Ginther, City of Columbus, OH / Mayor Jim Bouley, City of Concord, NH / Mayor Yaniv Aronson, City of Conshohocken, PA / Mayor Ellen Tilapaugh, City of Cooperstown, NY / Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli, City of Coral Gables, FL / Mayor James Andrews, City of Corte Madera, CA / Mayor Brian Tobin, City of Cortland, NY / Mayor Biff Traber, City of Corvallis, OR / Mayor John Moore, City of Cotati, CA / Mayor Dave Bauer, City of Crete, NE / Mayor Thomas Moore, Culver City, CA / Mayor Steven Scharf, City of Cupertino, CA / Mayor Tim Meerbott, City of Cutler Bay, FL / Mayor Eric Johnson, City of Dallas, TX / Mayor Ray Buenaventura, Daly City, CA / Mayor Brett Lee, City of Davis, CA / Mayor Nan Whaley, City of Dayton, OH / Mayor Jerry Smith, City of DeKalb, IL / Mayor Shelly Petrolia, City of Delray Beach, FL / Mayor Michael Hancock, City of Denver, CO / Mayor Franklin Cownie, City of Des Moines, IA / Mayor Mike Duggan, City of Detroit, MI / Mayor Vincnet Rossillo, Village of Dobbs Ferry, NY / Mayor Robert Carrier, City of Dover, NH / Mayor Josh Maxwell, City of Downingtown, PA / Mayor David Haubert, City of Dublin, CA / Mayor Roy D Buol, City of Dubuque, IA / Mayor Emily Larson, City of Duluth, MN / Mayor Julie Ward Bujalski, Town of Dunedin, FL / Mayor Jason Cilento, City of Dunellen, NJ / Mayor Edmond P. 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Spicer, City of Framingham, MA / Mayor Bob Scott, City of Franklin, NC / Mayor Lily Mei, City of Fremont, CA / Mayor Gary Wilkinson, City of Frisco, CO / Mayor Lauren Poe, City of Gainesville, FL / Mayor Leeman Kessler, City of Gambier, OH / Mayor Sara Todisco, City of Garwood, NJ / Mayor Jerome Prince, City of Gary, IN / Mayor Tammy Stempel, City of Gladstone, OR / Mayor Bruce Packer, City of Glen Rock, NJ / Mayor Bryan Kennedy, City of Glendale, WI / Mayor Vartan Gharpetian, City of Glendale, CA / Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, City of Gloucester, MA / Mayor Laura Weinberg, City of Golden, CO / Mayor Paula Perotte, City of Goleta, CA / Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, City of Grand Rapids, MI / Mayor Emmett Jordan, City of Greenbelt, MD / Mayor Nancy Vaughan, City of Greensboro, NC / Mayor Knox White, City of Greenville, SC / Mayor Karylinn Echols, City of Gresham, OR / Mayor Samuel Henderson, City of Gulfport, FL / Mayor Harvey Rarback, City of Half Moon Bay, CA / Mayor Joy Cooper, City of Hallandale Beach, FL / Mayor Curt Leng, City of Hamden, CT / Mayor Karen Majewski, City of Hamtramck, MI / Mayor Luke Bronin, City of Hartford, CT / Mayor Nicola Armacost, City of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY / Mayor Harry Kim, City of Hawai’i , HI / Mayor Barbara Halliday, City of Hayward, CA / Mayor Shaun McCaffery, City of Healdsburg, CA / Mayor Kevin Smith, City of Helena-West Helena, AR / Mayor Gayle Brill Mittler, City of Highland Park, NJ / Mayor Nancy Rotering, City of Highland Park, IL / Mayor Patrick Taylor, City of Highlands, NC / Mayor Tom Stevens, City of Hillsborough, NC / Mayor Ravinder Bhalla, City of Hoboken, NJ / Mayor William McCleod, City of Hoffman Estates, IL / Mayor Josh Levy, City of Hollywood, FL / Mayor Alex Morse, City of Holyoke, MA / Mayor Kirk Caldwell, City of Honolulu, HI / Mayor Paul Blackburn, City of Hood River, OR / Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston, TX / Mayor Rick Rector, City of Hudson, NY / Mayor Bob Paul, City of Huntington Woods, MI / Mayor Rey LeonCity of Huron, CA / Mayor Candace Hollingsworth, City of Hyattsville, MD / Mayor Serge Dedina, City of Imperial Beach, CA / Mayor Joseph Hogsett, City of Indianapolis, IN / Mayor Jim Throgmorton, City of Iowa City, IA / Mayor Brian C. Smith, City of Irvington, NY / Mayor Svante Myrick, City of Ithaca, NY / Mayor Derek Dobies, City of Jackson, MI / Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, City of Jackson, MS / Mayor Pete Muldoon, City of Jackson, WY / Mayor Steven Fulop, City of Jersey City, NJ / Mayor David Anderson, City of Kalamazoo, MI / Mayor Quinton Lucas, City of Kansas City, MO / Mayor Derek Kawakami, City of Kauai, HI / Mayor Kendall Lane, City of Keene, NH / Mayor John Antaramian, City of Kenosha, WI / Mayor Neil Bradshaw, City of Ketchum, ID / Mayor Steven Noble, City of Kingston, NY / Mayor Penny Sweet, City of Kirkland, WA / Mayor Jose Alvarez, City of Kissimmee, FL / Mayor Indya Kincannon, City of Knoxville, TN / Mayor Andrew Hosmer, City of Laconia, NH / Mayor Tim Kabat, City of La Crosse, WI / Mayor Alexandra Lynch, City of Lafayette, CO / Mayor Cynthia Conners, City of Laguna Woods, CA / Mayor Michael Summers, City of Lakewood, OH / Mayor Adam Paul, City of Lakewood, CO / Mayor Danene Sorace, City of Lancaster, PA / Mayor Jason Resseman, City of Lanesboro, MN / Mayor Andy Schor, City of Lansing, MI / Mayor William Sprague, City of Lapeer, MI / Mayor Ken Miyagishima, City of Las Cruces, NM / Mayor Richard J Kaplan, City of Lauderhill, FL / Mayor Craig Moe, City of Laurel, MD / Mayor Lisa Larsen, City of Lawrence, KS / Mayor Timothy McNamara, City of Lebanon, NH / Mayor Theodore W Becker, City of Lewes, DE / Mayor Mark Stodola, City of Little Rock, AR / Mayor Robert Garcia, City of Long Beach, CA / Mayor John Pallone, City of Long Branch, NJ / Mayor Brian Bagley, City of Longmont, CO / Mayor Lynette Eng, City of Los Altos, CA / Mayor Roger Spreen, City of Los Altos Hills, CA / Mayor Eric Garcetti, City of Los Angeles, CA / Mayor Marcia Jensen, City of Los Gatos, CA / Mayor Greg Fischer, City of Louisville, KY / Mayor Nicola Smith, City of Lynnwood, WA / Mayor Robert Reichert, City of Macon-Bibb County, GA / Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, City of Madison, WI / Mayor Gary Christenson, City of Malden, MA / Mayor Karen Farrer, City of Malibu, CA / Mayor Joyce Craig, City of Manchester, NH / Mayor Richard Montgomery, City of Manhattan Beach, CA / Mayor Jen Jaray, City of Manitou Springs, CO / Mayor Dr. Larry Wallace, Jr., City of Manor, TX / Mayor Marylee Abrams, City of Maplewood, MN / Mayor Barry Greenberg, City of Maplewood, MO / Mayor Rich Parete, City of Marbletown, NY / Mayor Jonathan Hornik, City of Marlboro, NJ / Mayor Rob Schroder, City of Martinez, CA / Mayor Michael Victorino, City of Maui, HI / Mayor Stephanie M Burke, City of Medford, MA / Mayor Paul Brodeur, City of Melrose, MA / Mayor Jim Strickland, City of Memphis, TN / Mayor Ray Mueller, City of Menlo Park, CA / Mayor Francis Suarez, City of Miami, FL / Mayor Dan Gelber, City of Miami Beach, FL / Mayor Gurdip Brar, City of Middleton, WI / Mayor Benjamin Florsheim, City of Middletown, CT / Mayor Sean Strub, City of Milford, PA / Mayor Benjamin G Blake, City of Milford, CT / Mayor Wayne Lee, City of Millbrae, CA / Mayor Jeff Silvestrini, City of Millcreek, UT / Mayor Tom Barrett, City of Milwaukee, WI / Mayor Mark Gamba, City of Milwaukie, OR / Mayor Jacob Frey, City of Minneapolis, MN / Mayor Wayne Messam, City of Miramar, FL / Mayor John Engen, City of Missoula, MT / Mayor Emily Niehaus, Moab, UT/ Mayor Mary O’Connor, City of Monona, WI / Mayor Matt Brolley, City of Montgomery, IL / Mayor Anne Watson, City of Montpelier, VT / Mayor Miles Atkins, City of Mooresville, NC / Mayor Bill Kawecki, City of Morgantown, WV / Mayor Timothy Dougherty, City of Morristown, NJ / Mayor John Headding, City of Morro Bay, CA / Mayor Arlene Burns, City of Mosier, OR / Mayor Michael Penn, City of Mount Pocono, PA / Mayor Lisa Matichak, City of Mountain View, CA / Mayor Jennifer Gregerson, City of Mukilteo, WA / Mayor Jill Techel, City of Napa, CA / Mayor Jim Donchess, City of Nashua, NH / Mayor John Cooper, City of Nashville, TN / Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, City of National City, CA / Mayor Kristopher Larsen, City of 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Olympia, WA / Mayor Buddy Dyer, City of Orlando, FL / Mayor Victoria Gearity, City of Ossining, NY / Mayor Eric Filseth, City of Palo Alto, CA / Mayor Andy Beerman, City of Park City, UT / Mayor Donald Grebien, City of Pawtucket, RI / Mayor Frank C. Ortis, City of Pembroke Pines, FL / Mayor Teresa Barrett, City of Petaluma, CA / Mayor Jim Kenney, City of Philadelphia, PA / Mayor Kate Gallego, City of Phoenix, AZ / Mayor Joseph M. Corradino, City of Pinecrest, FL / Mayor Cindy S Perry, City of Pittsboro, NC / Mayor Jeremy Johnson, City of Pittsburg, KS / Mayor William Peduto, City of Pittsburgh, PA / Mayor Linda Tyer, City of Pittsfield, MA / Mayor Peter Cantu, City of Plainsboro, NJ / Mayor Kurt R Metzger, City of Pleasant Ridge, MI / Mayor Rex Hardin, City of Pompano Beach, FL / Mayor Deborah Stinson, City of Port Townsend, WA / Mayor Ethan Strimling, City of Portland, ME / Mayor Ted Wheeler, City of Portland, OR / Mayor Jack Blalock, City of Portsmouth, NH / Mayor Eric Mikkelson, City of Prairie Village, KS / Mayor Liz Lempert, City of Princeton, NJ / Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, City of Providence, RI / Mayor Cory Mason, City of Racine, WI / Mayor Nancy McFarlane, City of Raleigh, NC / Mayor Donald Terry, City of Rancho Cordova, CA / Mayor John Marchione, City of Redmond, WA / Mayor Ian Bain, City of Redwood City, CA / Mayor Paul Kuhns, City of Rehoboth Beach, DE / Mayor Hillary Schieve, City of Reno, NV / Mayor Tom Butt, City of Richmond, CA / Mayor Levar Stoney, City of Richmond, VA / Mayor Kim Norton, Rochester, MN / Mayor Lovely Warren, City of Rochester, NY / Mayor Caroline McCarley, City of Rochester, NH / Mayor Bryan Barnett, City of Rochester Hills, MI / Mayor Joanne Aagaard, City of Rockaway Beach, OR / Mayor Thomas McNamara, City of Rockford, IL / Mayor Daniel Guzzi, City of Rockwood, MI / Mayor Gina Belforte, City of Rohnert Park, CA / Mayor Mike Fournier, City of Royal Oak, MI / Mayor Darrell Steinberg, City of Sacramento, CA / Mayor Geoff Ellsworth, City of Saint Helena, CA / Mayor Melvin Carter, City of Saint Paul, MN / Mayor Kim Driscoll, City of Salem, MA / Mayor Chuck Bennett, City of Salem, OR / Mayor Jacob Day, City of Salisbury, MD / Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Salt Lake City, UT / Mayor Ron Nirenberg, City of San Antonio, TX / Mayor Mark Olbert, City of San Carlos, CA / Mayor Kevin Faulconer, City of San Diego, CA / Mayor Joel Fajardo, City of San Fernando, CA / Mayor London Breed, City of San Francisco, CA / Mayor Sam Liccardo, City of San Jose, CA / Mayor Pauline Cutter, City of San Leandro, CA / Mayor Heidi Harmon, City of San Luis Obispo, CA / Mayor John Thomaides, City of San Marcos, TX / Mayor Diane Papan, City of San Mateo, CA / Mayor Gary Phillips, City of San Rafael, CA / Mayor Miguel Pulido, City of Santa Ana, CA / Mayor Cathy Murillo, City of Santa Barbara, CA / Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor, City of Santa Clara, CA / Mayor Justin Cummings, City of Santa Cruz, CA / Mayor Javier M. Gonzales, City of Santa Fe, NM / Mayor Kevin McKeown, City of Santa Monica, CA / Mayor Tom Schwedhelm, City of Santa Rosa, CA / Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch, City of Sarasota, FL / Mayor Meg Kelly, City of Saratoga Springs, NY / Mayor Frank P. Catino, City of Satellite Beach, FL / Mayor Chris Lain, City of Savanna, IL / Mayor Van R. Johnson, City of Savannah, GA / Mayor Jenny Durkan, City of Seattle, WA / Mayor Paige Cognetti, City of Scranton, PA / Mayor Michael J. Gonnelli, City of Secaucus, NJ / Mayor George Van Dusen, City of Skokie, IL / Mayor Ken Wray, City of Sleepy Hollow, NY / Mayor Scott A. Saunders, City of Smithville, TX / Mayor Matt Larson, City of Snoqualmie, WA / Mayor Dana Hilliard, City of Somersworth, NH / Mayor Joe Curtatone, City of Somerville, MA / Mayor Amy Harrington, City of Sonoma, CA / Mayor Pete Buttigieg, City of South Bend, INMayor Sally PhilipsCity of South Miami, FLMayor Sheena CollumCity of South Orange Village, NJMayor Claude MorganCity of South Portland, MEMayor Domenic J. SarnoCity of Springfield, MAMayor Lyda KrewsonCity of St Louis, MOMayor Jake SpanoCity of St Louis Park, MNMayor Len PaganoCity of St Peters, MO / Mayor Rick Kriseman, City of St Petersburg, FL / Mayor Bill McMurray, City of St. Joseph, MO / Mayor David Martin, City of Stamford, CT / Mayor Ronald Filippelli, City of State College, PA / Mayor Constantine Kutteh, City of Statesville, NC / Mayor Michael Tubbs, City of Stockton, CA / Mayor Larry Klein, City of Sunnyvale, CA / Mayor Michael J. Ryan, City of Sunrise, FL / Mayor Daniel E. Dietch, City of Surfside, FL / Mayor Marty Spiegel, City of Swarthmore, PA / Mayor Thomas Fromm, City of Swedesboro, NJ / Mayor Ben Walsh, City of Syracuse, NY / Mayor Victoria Woodards, City of Tacoma, WA / Mayor Kate Stewart, City of Takoma Park, MD / Mayor John Dailey, City of Tallahassee, FL / Mayor Jane Castor, City of Tampa, FL / Mayor Drew Fixell, City of Tarrytown, NY / Mayor DeLanie Young, City of Telluride, CO / Mayor Corey Woods, City of Tempe, AZ / Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, City of Toledo, OH / Mayor Patrick J. Furey, City of Torrance, CA / Mayor Jim Carruthers, City of Traverse City, MI / Mayor Reed Gusciora, City of Trenton, NJ / Mayor Frank Bubenik, City of Tualatin, OR / Mayor Regina Romero, City of Tucson, AZ / Mayor Brian Stack, City of Union City, NJ / Mayor Terry Crow, City of University City, MO / Mayor Diane W. Marlin, City of Urbana, IL / Mayor Dave Chapin, City of Vail, CO / Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, City of Vancouver, WA / Mayor John Holic, City of Venice, FL / Mayor Matt Levere, City of Ventura, CA / Mayor Jack McEvoy, Township of Verona, NJ / Mayor Luke Diaz, City of Verona, WI / Mayor Robert Blais, Village of Lake George, NY / Mayor Muriel Bowser, City of Washington, D.C. / Mayor Rebecca J. Garcia, City of Watsonville, CA / Mayor Sam Cunningham, City of Waukegan, IL / Mayor Dianne Herrin, City of West Chester, PA / Mayor Michelle W. Brindle, City of Westfield, NJ / Mayor Shari G. Cantor, City of West Hartford, CT / Mayor Nancy Rossi, City of West Haven, CT / Mayor Lindsey P. Horvath, City of West Hollywood, CA / Mayor John Dennis, City of West Lafayette, IN / Mayor Russ Axelrod, City of West Linn, OR / Mayor Felix E. Roque, City of West New York, NJ / Mayor Keith James, City of West Palm Beach, FL / Mayor Christopher Cabaldon, City of West Sacramento, CA / Mayor Daniel Corona, City of West Wendover, NV / Mayor William R. Wild, City of Westland, MI / Mayor Herb Atchison, City of Westminster, CO / Mayor Daniel J. Stermer, City of Weston, FL / Mayor Bud Starker, City of Wheat Ridge , CO / Mayor Thomas M. Roach, City of White Plains, NY / Mayor John Muhlfeld, City of Whitefish, MT / Mayor Ryan Reynolds, City of Whitney Point, NY / Mayor Bob Bielinski, City of Wilmette, IL / Mayor Dominic Foppoli, City of Windsor, CA / Mayor Dave Burgess, City of Windsor Heights, IA / Mayor Allen Joines, City of Winston Salem, NC / Mayor Xóchitl Rodríguez, City of Woodland, CA / Mayor Daniel Yost, City of Woodside, CA / Mayor Brian Sager, City of Woodstock, IL / Mayor Joseph M. Petty, City of Worcester, MA / Mayor Mike Spano, City of Yonkers, NY / Mayor Jamael Tito Brown, City of Youngstown, OH / Mayor Lois Richardson, City of Ypsilanti, MI

The statement was originally released on June 1, 2017 with 61 signatories.

Updated signatories as of 3:00 pm PT on November 27, 2019.