The City of Edmonds is a leader in adapting to climate change and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. As community members appointed by the Mayor, the CPC meets monthly to address the impacts of climate change on Edmonds. The mission of the CPC is to advise the mayor on actions to reduce Edmonds' impact on climate change and increase Edmonds' resilience to climate hazards.
Members
Residents:
- Steven Cristol
- Dawna Lahti
- Hank Landau
- Niall McShane
- Bill Phipps
- Cynthia Pruitt
- Pam Tauer
- Susan Paine (Council Liaison)
City Staff:
- Planning and Development Director
- Thom Sullivan, Facilities Manager
- Tristan Sewell, Planner
2024 Fall Speaker Series
Residents are invited to a speaker series which will address various aspects of the climate change issue affecting Edmonds and the Puget Sound region.
The series takes place on three dates: Wednesday October 2nd, 16th, and 30th and all will be held in Community Room B at the Edmonds Waterfront Center and online via Zoom.
The series will feature local experts, faculty from Edmonds College, and the University of Washington as well as a representative from the State Department of Ecology. Audience engagement is strongly encouraged. The themes for each evening will be:
* October 2 – Sea Level Rise and Coastal Implications
* October 16 – Climate Impacts to Flora and Fauna
* October 30 – Atmospheric Science and Climate
Doors will open at 5:45pm and talks will commence at 6:00. Presentations will last approximately one hour and will be followed by Q&A with the audience.
For residents wishing to attend virtually, the Zoom link is https://edmondswa-gov.zoom.us/j/83764343873
For information about the speakers, click here.