Mountain View, CA

Mayor: Ronit Bryant

Date of Adoption:
2007-10-07

Why My City is Cool

Mountain View has taken significant steps toward reducing Green House Gas emissions. In October 2007, Mountain View signed the U.S. Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement. In December 2008 the Sustainability Task Force of appointed volunteers submitted a lengthy report to help the city shape new policy and devise an appropriate climate action plan. The city has hired a Sustainability Coordinator and funded Green Mountain View, a continuation of the Task Force. Check the City's web site for Green Mountain View meeting information. Contact me to sign up for the Cool Cities email group.

We have rolled through many milestones and will work to make sure Council sees the wisdom in the recommendations of the Sustainability Task Force. Mountain View is a place to make a difference and create a sustainable future.

This city rocks!

Milestones Completed (about)

Milestone 1: Establish Campaign COMPLETE

Convene a Cool Cities campaign team of 3-7 activist volunteers
Write a city profile on the Cool Cities website

Milestone 2: Engage The Community COMPLETE

Create a Campaign Plan
Give a Cool Cities presentation to at least three local community groups
Send a formal letter to Mayor, co-signed by 2+ partner community groups requesting the mayor to sign

Milestone 3: City Signs Agreement COMPLETE

Meet with mayor along with 1 to 3 community groups to discuss becoming a Cool City
Municipality makes formal commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (US: Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement or Cool Counties Agreement. Canada: Canadian Partners for Climate Protection)

Milestone 4: Initial Solution Steps COMPLETE

City establishes committee to create local climate action plan
Hold a media event applauding your mayor's commitment
City initiates early implementation actions (e.g. energy efficient light bulbs at city offices)
City performs an audit of city operations
City establishes action plan for city operations

Milestone 5: Advanced Smart Energy Solutions IN PROGRESS

City performs community-wide "global warming audit"
City adopts green vehicles policy (e.g. purchases hybrid vehicles for city fleet)
City supports state action to reduce greenhouse gasses (e.g. net metering)
Mayor champions action on global warming at state and national levels


News & Announcements

Links

Register to the Sierra Club's social networking site, Climate Crossroads, and join the Cool Cities group to view blog entries, read about happenings in your city, and connect with other members

Join the Cool Cities group on Climate Crossroads!

Provides step-by-step guidance and resources for municipal governments to become more sustainable

Learn more about the Green Playbook

Alameda County wants California to be the first 100% Cool County State.