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Sustainability Commission
The Sustainability Commission works to create a healthy community now and in the future by proposing measurable solutions to pressing environmental, social and economic concerns to the City of Eugene, its partners and its people.
There are a total of 13 commissioners. See the current commissioner roster for information about the appointments and terms.
Regular Meetings
ESC Regular Meeting, April 19, 2023
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/82009897262
Passcode: ESCREGM22!
To join/listen to the meeting from your phone:
US: +1 971 247 1195 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free) or 8338 0282 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 820 0989 7262
A meeting recording will be made available after the meeting date.
Sustainability Commission Meeting Recordings per HB 4212
Meeting recordings are available on this website for 30 days. After 30 days, please visit the City of Eugene YouTube Channel for access to the meeting recordings.
Regular Commission Meetings
Committee Meetings
FY22 Eugene Sustainability Commission City Council Recommendations
- Letter to Support Beyond Toxic's Request for Fossil Fuel Risk Bond City Council Work Session
- Letter to Request Work Session on Commission’s Air Quality Recommendations
- Letter to Request Work Session on Large Event Waste Management
- Letter on Consideration of Purchasing Carbon Offsets for City Operations to Meet CRO Requirements
- Letter to Recommend a Mechanism to Halt Expansion of New Gas Stations
- Letter to Recommend Further Review of Current City Tree Preservation Code and Code Amendment Proposals
- Letter Supporting Council Goals of Restricting Fossil Infrastructure and Developing a Pathway to Building Decarbonization
About the Eugene Sustainability Commission
Functions
The commission acts as a policy advisory body to the Council and City Manager in the initiation or development of programs that will create or enhance sustainable practices within the community. The commission advises on policy matters related to:
- Sustainable practices
- Businesses that produce sustainable products and services
- City building design and infrastructure
- Related issues that directly affect sustainability efforts considered by the City Council
Background
The Sustainability Commission was created in March 2007, (by Ordinance No. 20379), following a recommendation from the mayor’s Sustainable Business Initiative task force.
The commission focuses on all three aspects of sustainability:
- Social equity
- Environmental health
- Economic prosperity
Additional Information
Learn about other boards and commissions.
Contact Us
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Office of Sustainability
99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 370
Eugene, OR 97401
Ph: 541-682-4900