Cleveland Plain Dealer: EV charging stations, renewables, and more: Newly-named Climate Mayors Chair Justin Bibb lays out Cleveland’s 2024 climate goals

Mayor Justin Bibb has been chosen as chair of Climate Mayors, a national organization of mayors who are focused on tackling climate change at the local level.

In announcing his new role on Tuesday, Bibb laid out several climate priorities for Cleveland in 2024, including an expansion of the EV charging network, more renewable energy use at city buildings, and the creation of a long-term decarbonization plan.

“This is our moment as cities and mayors to really lead the way to advance economic and climate justice in our respective communities,” Bibb told fellow mayors and the press during a virtual Climate Mayors meeting on Tuesday.

“I’m seeing it firsthand now as mayor of Cleveland,” he said. “It’s going to take an all-of-government approach, working with the private sector and other key government organizations to truly implement the climate solutions our residents need and deserve.”