Submitted by: Corcoran
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Agenda Section: Consent
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Letter of Support for Prince George’s Board of Education Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) and Committing Prince George’s County Public Schools to 100% Clean Energy
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Suggested Action:
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I move that the Council authorize Interim Mayor Ward to send a letter of support to the Prince George’s County Board of Education entitled “Support of Adoption of a Resolution Committing to 100% Clean Energy Schools and Implementation of a Focus Workgroup” prior to the Board of Education’s vote on February 11, 2021.
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Summary Background:
This initiative is being led by a grassroots environmental advocacy group called Climate Parents of Prince George’s County (https://climateparentspg.org/) and District 3 Board of Education Representative Pamela Boozer-Strother is sponsoring a resolution (CCAP Resolution) to transition all PGCPS schools to clean energy. This resolution was be introduced on January 14, 2021 and will be voted upon by the Board of Education on February 11, 2021.
Next Steps:
Upon approval, draft and send letter.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend approval.
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
N/A