Community members have established a new series of citizen-led discussions about Menlo Park’s responses to a changing climate. Different monthly guests will provide short overviews on a variety of environmental issues affecting the city and host the discussions.
The goal is to prompt deep dialogue, gather new ideas, and ensure multiple voices are represented in proposed solutions. Members of local environmental nonprofits and Menlo Park’s Environmental Quality Commission, working as private citizens, are designing these sessions and will be at each one to help guide discussions and collect feedback.
The series launched on Tuesday, September 13th, at the Belle Haven Branch Library and on Wednesday, September 14th at the Menlo Park Library for the first session in this series on Climate Preservation. The kickoff featured an overview of the city’s progress on the Climate Action Plan, with discussions about priorities and key actions. View the presentation in English and in Spanish.
Future sessions will include discussions on environmental justice, electric vehicles and transportation, electrification, sea-level rise, and green careers.
The Belle Haven Branch Library is located at 413 Ivy Drive in Menlo Park. The Menlo Park Library is located at 800 Alma Street in Menlo Park
Any questions: Reach out to Jeff Schmidt, Menlo Park EQC Commissioner, at jdschmidt@gmail.com |
