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CITY-COUNTY TASK FORCE ON CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY: EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY WORK GROUP

Friday, February 14, 2020 · 4:00 PM AM · Center Street Library Conference Room 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.

TL;DR

The City-County Task Force met to discuss climate and economic equity strategies, focusing on community outreach and developing an initial plan to address climate challenges. The group worked on creating survey materials, identifying key community partners, and preparing an emergency climate declaration approach.

Key Decisions

  • NAACP Climate Plan Modules Under discussion
  • Community Outreach Survey Development In progress
  • Emergency Climate Declaration Resources Preliminary research initiated
  • Outreach Partner Identification Preliminary list being developed
  • Preliminary Report Template Work group template under development
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Discuss modules of NAACP plan.
  2. Discuss breakout survey for the first outreach event.
  3. Discuss Purpose, Outcome, Process document.
  4. Discuss resources for an Emergency Climate Declaration.
  5. Discuss work group template for developing preliminary report.
  6. Discuss which groups and organizations to contact during outreach.
  7. Discuss balance of information and persuasion during outreach.
  8. Public comment.
  9. Schedule next meeting.
  10. Adjourn.
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