Praise for Mark as CCL leadership transitions
to Madeleine
In a letter to CCL supporters this week, CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds announced that he will be joining CCL’s governing board next year, and current CCL President Madeleine Para will take the reins. “Mark’s extraordinary vision and inspirational leadership as CCL’s first executive director has been transformational for hundreds of thousands of climate advocates,” Zaurie Zimmerman, chair of CCL’s governing board, said in a press release. “Months of planning and Mark and Madeleine’s long partnership ensure a successful transition, as Mark passes the baton at a peak of CCL’s success.” The press release also includes quotes from Ross Astoria, CCL’s first board chair, and Mary Selkirk, chair of the board’s nominating committee. They expressed excitement at Mark’s contributions as a board member and confidence in Madeleine’s incoming leadership. Looking ahead to 2022, Madeleine said, “CCL is poised to take some big next steps as an organization. It’s a true honor to be in the position of guiding those next steps. With the dedication of an incredible staff and the enthusiasm of volunteers across the country, I look forward to seeing what we can do together.” For those who wish to share photos, stories, and appreciation for Mark, we've set up a Kudoboard for volunteers and supporters to post messages.
In other news this week:
- Encouraging sign for price on carbon: Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE), a longtime advocate of carbon pricing, told Roll Call last week, “I'm still optimistic we will add a polluter fee to the Build Back Better legislation here in the Senate, something that will both generate needed revenue and allow us to lock arms with our allies.”
- Give your input into additional climate policies: CCL is committed to advocating for carbon fee and dividend. But in 2022, we expect to expand our focus to include additional climate policies. Want to share your thoughts on what those might be? Fill out this form from CCL Strategy Director Tony Sirna.
- More cosponsors for H.R. 2307: Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) and Rep. Kathy Manning (NC-06) signed on this week as cosponsors of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. That makes 92 House members who’ve signed on to this breakthrough carbon pricing legislation.
- CCL on LA radio: CCL staffers Steve Valk and Jerry Hinkle were on Los Angeles radio last Saturday talking about how we can generate the political will to put a price on carbon. They were interviewed on Matt Matern’s Unite and Heal America show. Listen to the podcast of their conversation with Matt here.
- Donate to CCL: At Citizens’ Climate, we believe everyday people — empowered with accurate information, effective training, and access — can move our government to take meaningful action. We need to keep the pressure on Congress to get important climate legislation across the finish line in 2022, which is why we need to raise $1.5 million by Dec. 31. Can we count on you to pitch in?
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