HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3b. Drive Electric Week Proclamation
Whereas, petroleum-fueled vehicles are responsible for over 50% of our local
greenhouse gas emissions and are a contributing factor to air pollution and climate
change, threatening the health of our citizens and the sustainability of our planet;
and
Whereas, the transportation sector needs support to move toward adoption of
clean energy technology, including plug-in electric vehicles and bikes, that reduces
our dependence on foreign oil and supports a healthy environment and economy;
and
Whereas, September 23 to October 2, 2022 has been designated National Drive
Electric Week as a nationwide celebration to educate our citizens about the
environmental, economic, and health bene fits of plug-in electric vehicles and to
promote their adoption;
Whereas, San Luis Obispo is dedicated to being a leader in the use of clean
transportation, including electrifying mass transit, installing electric vehicle
charging stations, establishing a 2030 goal of 40% of miles traveled in electric
vehicles, and initiating other policies and programs to promote clean
transportation; and
Whereas, the SLO Climate Coalition, SLO APCD and the Central Coast Clean Cities
Coalition are assisting the City and its residents to become carbon free by organizing
Drive Electric Week events in our community;
Now, therefore, I, Erica A. Stewart, the Mayor of San Luis Obispo, on behalf of the
entire City Council do hereby proclaim September 23 to October 2, 2022 as Drive
Electric Week in the City of San Luis Obispo and call upon all residents of this great
City to join me in supporting the aims and goals of this worthwhile effort.
DRIVE ELECTRIC WEEK
SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 2
September 20, 2022
Mayor Date