OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
May 18,2016
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith a resolution concerning the Mayors Caucus - Greenest Region Compact.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
f./ v. \-RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus provides a forum for the chief elected officials of the Chicago region to develop consensus and act on common public policy issues and multi-jurisdictional challenges; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus' participating Mayors and their communities have a history of environmental stewardship, including energy efficiency, water conservation, urban forestry, and participation in Clean Air Counts; and
WHEREAS, it is important for Mayors and local governments throughout the United States to assume leadership to advance sustainability, both in their own communities and in concert with regional, national and global initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus created the Greenest Region Compact 2 to address environmental sustainability issues of global importance at the local level; and
WHEREAS, the Greenest Region Compact 2, also called the GRC2, is built on important environmental initiatives already underway in communities, in partnership with many non-profit, state, regional and national organizations; and
WHEREAS, the GRC2 synthesizes sustainability goals already adopted by leading communities in the region; and these consensus goals align with common regional, state, national and global objectives; and
WHEREAS, the GRC2 offers a companion Framework to guide communities of all sizes and strengths to assess their current efforts; develop a sustainability plan suited to local priorities; and will offer resources to help them succeed; and
WHEREAS, the consensus goals of the Greenest Region Compact 2 will guide coordinated efforts toward enhanced ...
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