Environment:
Climate Mayors and GRC2
On August 28, the Village Board passed on consent two resolutions related to the environment:
1) President Bielinski to join Climate Mayors on behalf of the Village.
2) Village to endorse the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus’ Greenest Region Compact 2 (GRC2), and charge the EEC with overseeing the pursuit of the consensus goals in the GRC2.
For more information on Climate Mayors, please go to: http://climatemayors.org/
For more information on the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus GRC2, please go to: http://mayorscaucus.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/GRC2-Framework-Booklet_PDF-FINAL-4-2018.pdf
The LWV-W supported both of these resolutions.
Letter Sent by the League of Women Voters of Wilmette to the Wilmette Village Board on Sept 4, 2018
In our capacity as co-Presidents of the League of Women Voters of Wilmette (LWV-W), we commend the Environmental and Energy Commission (EEC) for its July 23rd recommendation to the Village Board to pass resolutions to:
1) Join Climate Mayors;
2) Endorse the Greenest Region Compact 2 (GRC2), and charge the EEC with overseeing the pursuit of the consensus goals in the GRC2.
The LWV-W urges the Village Board of Trustees to pass these two resolutions.
The League’s support is based on our position on natural resources and the environment. Our position states, in part, to: 1) preserve the physical, chemical, and biological integrity of the ecosystem, with maximum protection of public health and the environment; and 2) promote an environment beneficial to life through the protection and wise management of natural resources in the public interest. In accordance with the LWV position, through the LWVUS UN Observers, the LWV has been a longstanding participant in the Annual Conference of the Parties to the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which formulated the Kyoto Protocol and negotiated the Paris Agreement.
The LWV believes that as citizens of the world we must protect our planet from the physical, economic and public health effects of climate change while also supporting prosperity. The League believes that averting the damaging effects of climate change requires action from both individuals and governments at the local, state, national and international levels.
The LWVW supports the EEC’s recent recommendation to pass the above resolutions, based on our position and our belief that climate change is the greatest challenge to the balance of our ecosystem. The passing of these two resolutions would be an important step for Wilmette and its residents to increase their concerted efforts to fight climate change, promote a healthy environment for today’s generation and generations to follow and continue the Village of Wilmette’s role as model and leader for other communities.
Thank you for your consideration,
Kate Gjaja and Nancy Hoying
Co-Presidents, LWV-Wilmette
On August 28, the Village Board passed on consent two resolutions related to the environment:
1) President Bielinski to join Climate Mayors on behalf of the Village.
2) Village to endorse the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus’ Greenest Region Compact 2 (GRC2), and charge the EEC with overseeing the pursuit of the consensus goals in the GRC2.
For more information on Climate Mayors, please go to: http://climatemayors.org/
For more information on the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus GRC2, please go to: http://mayorscaucus.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/GRC2-Framework-Booklet_PDF-FINAL-4-2018.pdf
The LWV-W supported both of these resolutions.
Letter Sent by the League of Women Voters of Wilmette to the Wilmette Village Board on Sept 4, 2018
In our capacity as co-Presidents of the League of Women Voters of Wilmette (LWV-W), we commend the Environmental and Energy Commission (EEC) for its July 23rd recommendation to the Village Board to pass resolutions to:
1) Join Climate Mayors;
2) Endorse the Greenest Region Compact 2 (GRC2), and charge the EEC with overseeing the pursuit of the consensus goals in the GRC2.
The LWV-W urges the Village Board of Trustees to pass these two resolutions.
The League’s support is based on our position on natural resources and the environment. Our position states, in part, to: 1) preserve the physical, chemical, and biological integrity of the ecosystem, with maximum protection of public health and the environment; and 2) promote an environment beneficial to life through the protection and wise management of natural resources in the public interest. In accordance with the LWV position, through the LWVUS UN Observers, the LWV has been a longstanding participant in the Annual Conference of the Parties to the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which formulated the Kyoto Protocol and negotiated the Paris Agreement.
The LWV believes that as citizens of the world we must protect our planet from the physical, economic and public health effects of climate change while also supporting prosperity. The League believes that averting the damaging effects of climate change requires action from both individuals and governments at the local, state, national and international levels.
The LWVW supports the EEC’s recent recommendation to pass the above resolutions, based on our position and our belief that climate change is the greatest challenge to the balance of our ecosystem. The passing of these two resolutions would be an important step for Wilmette and its residents to increase their concerted efforts to fight climate change, promote a healthy environment for today’s generation and generations to follow and continue the Village of Wilmette’s role as model and leader for other communities.
Thank you for your consideration,
Kate Gjaja and Nancy Hoying
Co-Presidents, LWV-Wilmette
Letter Sent by the League of Women Voters of Wilmette to the Wilmette Village Board on Sept 4, 2018:
President Bielinski and Village Trustees:
The League of Women Voters of Wilmette (LWV-W) commends you for passing on consent the adoption of the following two environment resolutions:
1) President Bielinski to join Climate Mayors on behalf of the Village.
2) Village to endorse the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus’ Greenest Region Compact 2 (GRC2), and charge the EEC with overseeing the pursuit of the consensus goals in the GRC2.
Knowing that the Board understands and took action to address the new and increasing environmental challenges faced by our community and the world today is appreciated, encouraging and empowering.
Since the 1960’s the League has been at the forefront of efforts to protect air, land and water resources. The LWV-W looks forward to supporting the Village and the EEC in taking action under the guidelines established by the GRC2. Thank you for taking this important step for Wilmette and its residents.
Regards,
Kate Gjaja and Nancy Hoying
Co-Presidents, LWV-Wilmette
President Bielinski and Village Trustees:
The League of Women Voters of Wilmette (LWV-W) commends you for passing on consent the adoption of the following two environment resolutions:
1) President Bielinski to join Climate Mayors on behalf of the Village.
2) Village to endorse the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus’ Greenest Region Compact 2 (GRC2), and charge the EEC with overseeing the pursuit of the consensus goals in the GRC2.
Knowing that the Board understands and took action to address the new and increasing environmental challenges faced by our community and the world today is appreciated, encouraging and empowering.
Since the 1960’s the League has been at the forefront of efforts to protect air, land and water resources. The LWV-W looks forward to supporting the Village and the EEC in taking action under the guidelines established by the GRC2. Thank you for taking this important step for Wilmette and its residents.
Regards,
Kate Gjaja and Nancy Hoying
Co-Presidents, LWV-Wilmette
Environmentally Focused Inter-League Organizations (ILOs)
The LWV-Wilmette is a member of two different Inter-League Organizations (ILOs) that work on environmental issues in our region. To learn more about them, here are links:
LWV Upper Mississippi River Region: https://www.lwvumrr.org/
LWV Lake Michigan Region: https://www.lwvlmr.org/
The LWV-Wilmette is a member of two different Inter-League Organizations (ILOs) that work on environmental issues in our region. To learn more about them, here are links:
LWV Upper Mississippi River Region: https://www.lwvumrr.org/
LWV Lake Michigan Region: https://www.lwvlmr.org/
League of Women Voters Toolkit for Climate Change
LWV-US has a Tool Kit for local leagues to work on climate change. Click HERE to go there.
LWV-US has a Tool Kit for local leagues to work on climate change. Click HERE to go there.
