CLEAN POWER RESOLUTION
You can help persuade Louisville's Metro Council to power Metro on 100% clean, renewable power!
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At 350.org-Louisville's request, Metro Council President David James has introduced a “Resolution for 100% Clean Energy for Metro Louisville.” On October 25th and November 8th, it will be heard by the Parks and Sustainability Committee: Chair Cindi Fowler (D-14), Brandon Coan (D-8), James Peden (R-23), Glen Stuckel (R-17) and Vicki Welch (D-13). Want to advocate for its passage?
Before Thursday, NOVEMBER 8th:
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Read the resolution, and these talking points.
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Write, email, call or visit a Parks and Sustainability Committee member to share why their support for the resolution matters to you.
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Do the same with your own Councilperson if not on that committee. (Identify your Metro Council person here.)
Thursday, OCTOBER 25 and/or NOVEMBER 8th at 3PM:
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Attend one or both committee meetings to show your support. Signs will be provided.
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Attend the meeting when the resolution will be considered by the full council. Signs provided. (Watch this page for schedule changes, at least if we receive adequate advance notice.)
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Submit a letter to the The Courier Journal editor (cjletter@courier-journal.com).
All Council meetings are held on the 3rd floor of 601 W. Jefferson St.