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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 13 seats on the commission. See the current commissioner roster for information about the appointments and terms.
Upcoming Meetings
Regular Meetings: Every 3rd Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.*
Click the link to join the webinar:
https://eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/88292211922
Passcode: ESCreg23
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: 882 9221 1922
*The Sustainability Commission does not have regular meetings in December, July and August.
Previous Meeting Recordings
Sustainability Commission Meeting: November 15, 2023
According to HB4212, meeting recordings will remain available on this website for 30 days after the meeting occurs. After 30 days, please visit the City of Eugene YouTube Channel for access to the meeting recordings.
Archived Documents
Below are links to access previous work and meeting content completed by the Sustainability Commission
Recommendations to City Council
The Sustainability Commission occasionally recommends positions or policies to City Council on sustainability topics that affect the community. These recommendations have resulted in increasing City Council's awareness on sustainability topics, City Council deciding to explore a topic further through a work session, or the City Council voting to adopt a policy.
FY23 Letters to City Council
Below is a link for recommendations sent to City Council in FY23
- Letter to Provide Input to Revenue Committee
- Letter to Support Beyond Toxics' Health Overlay Zone Concept
- Letter to Support Ordinance Restricting Fossil Fuel Infrastructure in New Residential Buildings
Previous Recommendations:
Below is a link to see previous recommendations submitted to City Council
About the Sustainability Commission
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 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
Guiding Documents
The following documents outline the Sustainability's operating agreements, including but not limited to how meetings are conducted, how decisions are made, and the duties and expectations of commissioners.
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: 541-682-8421