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The Climate Mayors

@climatemayors

We are the #ClimateMayors. Working across the U.S. in red states and blue states, we are leading in our cities on climate action and together nationally.

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🎉 This week, we’re celebrating our 8th anniversary! To mark the occasion, we’re spotlighting 8 ways our members are pressing forward & protecting our progress.

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🌍 I’m proud to stand with 174 other local elected officials from 45 states and D.C. in urging Congress to preserve clean energy tax credits that help our communities lower energy costs, create jobs, and invest in local infrastructure. 🇺🇸 🌊 💡 As the only Rhode Island official

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Speaking with grist, #ClimateMayors Chair Emeritus & Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb Office of Mayor Bibb emphasized the need for climate solutions that improve cost of living for hardworking Americans: "We have to marry these two things together," said Bibb. grist.org/cities/mayors-…

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📽 As severe weather events and wildfires threaten our way of life, @govtinakotek isn’t waiting to act. Oregon is strengthening community resilience with new renewable energy projects. Watch the full video ➡️ youtu.be/3xRfq0ImJWo

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📝175 mayors & local leaders from 45 states are urging Congress to protect clean energy tax credits: "The consequences of this repeal would raise energy costs by $489 a year for families…and make the U.S. less globally competitive.” Read more here: climatemayors.org/post/175-local…

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📰 In Smart Cities Dive today, Laura Jay, Deputy Director of #ClimateMayors, stressed the importance of protecting clean energy tax credits: "They provide an undeniable economic boost to cities and towns nationwide”. Read the full article: smartcitiesdive.com/news/local-lea…

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Today, U.S. EPA announced rollbacks of mercury & emissions standards for power plants across the U.S. In response, Climate Mayors' Kate Wright shared a statement saying: “These rollbacks undermine the ability of mayors to shield their residents from harm.” climatemayors.org/post/statement…

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Local leaders across the nation joined forces this week to defend #CleanEnergy tax credits. These investments mean: 👷Good-paying jobs 💡Reliable, affordable energy 📉Lower bills for families Read what they had to say below ⬇️

Local leaders across the nation joined forces this week to defend #CleanEnergy tax credits. These investments mean:

👷Good-paying jobs
💡Reliable, affordable energy
📉Lower bills for families

Read what they had to say below ⬇️
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This week, mayors from across the U.S. met with Sheldon Whitehouse & Amy Turner of @sabincenter for a pivotal discussion on local climate action, including: ✅ Why mayors' voices matter on Capitol Hill ✅ Federal actions' impact on local governments ✅ Climate Mayors' key priorities

This week, mayors from across the U.S. met with <a href="/SenWhitehouse/">Sheldon Whitehouse</a> &amp; <a href="/amyturner/">Amy Turner</a> of @sabincenter for a pivotal discussion on local climate action, including:

✅ Why mayors' voices matter on Capitol Hill
✅ Federal actions' impact on local governments
✅ Climate Mayors' key priorities
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How are clean energy tax credits helping American cities & the economy? 🏙️💵 Our chair Mayor Kate Gallego of @CityofPhoenix & Mayor Rickenmann Daniel J. Rickenmann of City of Columbia share how the credits have made energy more affordable & accelerated economic opportunity in their cities.

How are clean energy tax credits helping American cities &amp; the economy? 🏙️💵

Our chair <a href="/MayorGallego/">Mayor Kate Gallego</a> of @CityofPhoenix &amp; Mayor Rickenmann <a href="/colamayor/">Daniel J. Rickenmann</a> of <a href="/CityofColumbia/">City of Columbia</a> share how the credits have made energy more affordable &amp; accelerated economic opportunity in their cities.
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📰 From Newsweek: Mayors and business leaders say the budget bill threatens clean energy jobs "Climate change is a real challenge for us today… We need these tax credits to make sure that our residents can afford clean, abundant energy in order to thrive,” said Mayor Kate Gallego

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📰Los Angeles Times covered Climate Mayors’ call for federal & state leaders to help protect the Colorado River: “Every part of the river system has been impacted by climate change...this really needs to be a local, state and federal priority," said Mayor Kate Gallego. latimes.com/environment/st…

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Congrats to our Chair Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix on the opening of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail, which delivers: ⚡ A 35-mile, two-line rail system ⚡ Safer streets & public art ⚡ 8,000+ more new riders daily phoenix.gov/newsroom/publi…

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As mayors urge safety during an unprecedented heatwave impacting 150 million Americans, they’re also investing in long-term solutions to keep cities cooler and people safe, from tree-planting programs to shaded play areas 🌳☀️ governing.com/resilience/the…

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📰 In an article by Smart Cities Dive, #ClimateMayors’ Kate Wright, Climate Mayors calls on the EPA to reverse its decision to roll back power plant pollution standards: “These rollbacks undermine the ability of mayors to shield their residents from harm” Read more: smartcitiesdive.com/news/city-lead…

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📰 In an article by @SmartCitiesDive, our Chair Mayor Kate Gallego underscored the importance of local leadership in tackling climate change: “Mayors have a unique responsibility and opportunity to drive meaningful solutions.” Read more: smartcitiesdive.com/news/cities-to…

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📝Responding to Congressional rollbacks of clean energy tax credits, #ClimateMayors Chair Mayor Kate Gallego & Vice Chairs Mayor Lauren McLean & Andre Dickens reaffirm their commitment to creating jobs, lowering costs & reducing pollution. Read more: climatemayors.org/post/congress-…

📝Responding to Congressional rollbacks of clean energy tax credits, #ClimateMayors Chair <a href="/MayorGallego/">Mayor Kate Gallego</a> &amp; Vice Chairs <a href="/boisemayor/">Mayor Lauren McLean</a> &amp; <a href="/andreforatlanta/">Andre Dickens</a> reaffirm their commitment to creating jobs, lowering costs &amp; reducing pollution.

Read more: climatemayors.org/post/congress-…