HomeMy WebLinkAboutClimate Action Committee Update JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORKSHOP AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Kate Dean, Commissioner
DATE: February 26,2024
SUBJECT: Climate Action Committee Recommendations for New Climate Action
Goals
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Climate Action Committee (CAC) was formed via joint resolution by the City of Port Townsend and
Jefferson County in 2007 to " advise the County and the City in the implementation and updating of a
Climate Action Plan". The CAC, with broad representation from local governments, utilities,private
business, environmental groups and others, sets periodic goals for mitigation and adaptation of climate
change.
Based on recent climate data the need to limit greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon has
intensified.
ANALYSIS:
CAC member Cindy Jayne will report on two new recommended climate actions goals:
• One for reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, and
• Another for carbon sequestration
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
The BOCC will be asked to consider adopting these two climate action goals as part of its Climate Action
Plan.
REVIEWED BY:
Mark McCaWCountydminist to Da e