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Dear John, if you live in Milwaukee County, please contact your county supervisor and ask them to support this resolution!!
And, please forward this email
Thursday*, July 25 - 9:30am
Courthouse, Room 200
Milwaukee Vote for Resolution on Climate and Equity!
The resolution goes to a full county board vote on Thursday, July 25 and will need the signatures of the mayor and county executive.
Contact your county supervisor and ask them to
support the resolution!
County Supervisor lookup
- July 16, 2019 - The County Parks, Energy and Environment Committee unanimously approved the resolution.
- July 9, 2019 - The resolution is approved by the Milwaukee Common Council!
- June 27, 2019 - Milwaukee Common Council Steering and Rules Committee approves resolution regarding Climate Change
Contact your alderman and thank them for their vote on the resolution!
Milwaukee common council site - District map (if you need to find your Ald.)
The resolution creates a City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity that will be “charged with making recommendations on how to reduce community-wide net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 45% by the year 2030 and achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner, and mitigate racial and income inequity through green jobs” among other things. The resolution commits to going to 100% carbon-free community-wide and creating a City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity.
* Corrected from previous email
Tuesday August 13, 2019
7:00 - 8:30 pm
350 Milwaukee Monthly Meeting
Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Park
1500 E. Park Place, Milwaukee
We'll be discussing:
- Ideas (like "Play-in for Peace", etc. - bring your ideas) and planning for the September 20 Climate Strike
- We Energies' Solar Surcharge Fee
You can find information about our past meetings at our
Website on the Meetings tab
Check it out!
Friday, September 20, 2019
SAVE THE DATE!
350 Milwaukee is planning an action for September 20th
If you’ve been inspired by the school strikers, but you’re not sure how you can take action as an ally, read on for 3 meaningful ways you can show your support:
- Join the Global Climate Strikes
School strikers are calling on everyone: young people, parents, workers, and all concerned citizens to join massive climate strikes and a week of actions starting on September 20.
- Spread the word
It’s as simple as it sounds. Talk to everyone you know – young or grown-up – about the climate strikes, about what they’ve achieved already; and our role in supporting young people. Share with them your own reasons for wanting to see urgent climate action. Tell them about Greta’s message of climate emergency, or, even better, show them one of her powerful speeches.
- Organize your community
Activate your own network (yes, you have one!) in support of the climate strikes. Think of the organizations, clubs or faith groups you belong to. Maybe you’re in a parents group, or a book club? Talk about the climate strikes at your next meeting; take to social media and share a public statement of support. Organize others for solidarity actions and events.
Future Local Actions being explored:
- "Putting Climate Front and Center in the 2020 Election” - organize to show up at candidate events with questions and signs
- Local actions targeting banks that support the fossil fuel industry
Do any of these interest you?
Let us know if you have ideas and/or want to get involved!
Contact Julie Enslow or Greg Walter at the meeting, or email: 350 Milwaukee
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