Dear Climate Care Activist,
I can think of a number of reasons to be thankful this holiday. How about amazing, green leadership from City Council, County Board of Supervisors, and Federal Representative. Read exciting news about what they're up to, plus a special green gift idea from VCCool.
Peace and Health,
-Rachel of VCCool
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Faith, The Environment, and Green Jobs - Forum with Lois Capps
Monday, November 26th
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
St. Paul Baptist Church
1777 Statham Blvd.
Oxnard, CA 93033
The best way to get something done, is to go to the people that make things happen. This coming Monday evening, Representative Lois Capps is doing just that. She's bringing religious leaders, labor organizers, and of course environmental activists together. VCCool is proud to be part of the amazing panel, as we discuss global warming local actions and national policy. This looks like a historic event not to be missed.
Ventura City Council Adopts Green Initiative
On Monday, November 5th, the Ventura City Council unanimously voted to adopt city staff's recommendation of a 2007 "Green Initiative." As part of the initiative, Mayor Carl Morehouse was given the authorization he needed to sign the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, which he has enthusiastically done.
Local organizations were well represented that evening in support of the initiative, including the Midtown Ventura Community Council, VCCool, the Sustainability Council of Ventura County, and many others.
Read 6 page adopted initiative, plus "Working Document"
Green Gift for the Holiday
The first sample bags have come in from the printer, and look fantastic. The Ventura Cloth Bags should be printed and in locally owned stores in time for you to have something very green and very special to give to friends and family for the holidays.
We'll let you know which local businesses will have the bags in stock in our next newsletter, and on the VCCool website. A percentage of the proceeds goes to support VCCool. If you are a locally owned business and want to stock Ventura Cloth Bags please let us know!
Ventura County Board of Supervisors
Approves Green Building Features
Did you know you can watch the VC Board of Supervisors in session from the web? I just found that out last night. Check out this link and see what county staff and county supervisors have to say about LEED, Solar Panels, and other Green Building recommendations.
NOTE: This link should get you to the 52nd topic about two fire stations. If not just type 52 in the "Jump to" field and hit [Enter].
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