HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/13/2022 Item 7a, Chiacos
December 13th, 2022
San Luis Obispo City Council
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Re: 12/13/22 Item #7.a - Support of the 2023-2027 Climate Action Work Plan
Dear Mayor Stewart and Councilmembers,
Community Environmental Council (CEC) strongly supports the City of San Luis Obispo’s
2023-2027 Climate Action Work Plan. Staff has done a tremendous job on the Work Plan
and activities. The framework, analysis, actions, and overall organization of the document
and work plan is exemplary and provides a path forward for other Central Coast cities that
are following City of San Luis Obispo’s bold plan and actions.
After San Luis Obispo voted to move forward with a Carbon Neutrality by 2035 goal, CEC has
been working with many other cities on the Central Coast to strengthen their goals. The City
of Santa Barbara voted to move forward with a similar Carbon Neutrality by 2035 goal. The
County of Santa Barbara enhanced their 2030 target to 50% reductions from 40%. CEC is
analyzing and commenting on recent or upcoming Climate Action Plans from the County of
Ventura, County of Santa Barbara, and cities of Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Thousand
Oaks, and Camarillo.
San Luis Obispo’s goal and work plan is a trailblazing roadmap that is being emulated by
other local governments. CEC supports the City in moving forward with climate action as
fast as possible. Keep up the fantastic work!
Sincerely,
Michael Chiacos
Director of Climate Policy