Apply Today to Serve on the Sustainable Tacoma Commission

Residents interested in the implementation of Tacoma’s Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have a chance to apply to serve on the Sustainable Tacoma Commission.

The City is looking for two new members to fill vacancies on the commission, which seeks to provide a balanced representation of various stakeholders, including the environmental community, small business, labor, housing, industry and port, transportation, education the building industry, and residents. One appointment will fill a vacated position, which expires April 30, 2014. The second is for a three-year term, expiring April 30, 2016.

The Commission is intended to bring citizen accountability, transparency, and vigilance to the long-term implementation of Tacoma’s Climate Action Plan. The Commission is also charged with overseeing, coordinating, communicating and encouraging public involvement regarding broader sustainability initiatives.

Duties of the Sustainable Tacoma Commission include:

• Oversee implementation of climate action plan strategies.
• Coordinate with the Office of Environmental Policy & Sustainability to obtain greenhouse gas emissions reduction reports.

• Obtain updates from the Office of Environmental Policy & Sustainability on climate action plan strategy implementation efforts and periodic result reports.

  • Provide annual progress reports to the public.

  • Communicate barriers to and incentives for implementation to the City Council.

  • Create a forum for regular public comment and community involvement.

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by May 31. To apply, find an application online at www.cityoftacoma.org/cbcapplication or contact April Larsen at (253) 591-5167, City Clerk’s Office, Room 220, Municipal Building, 747 Market St., Tacoma, WA 98402.