Beaverton’s Mayor Calls for "Inventory[ing]" Greenhouse Gases in Speech

February 23, 2010

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…tonight in his first State of the City address.
His priorities? Check these out, especially the second item:

• Local investment: Investing a portion of the city’s portfolio into local banks to support small business owners and entrepreneurs.
• Sustainability: New sustainability coordinator will launch new initiatives such as greenhouse gas inventories and explore a solar power program for residents.
• Business funding: Budget line item to help local businesses grow.
• Visioning: Put the Beaverton Community Vision into action, in part, with a comprehensive Civic Plan.
• Marketing and Branding: Launch new brand and commit resources to marketing the city.

“Now, more than ever, our citizens are asking us to be bold and challenge traditional ways of thinking,” said Mayor Doyle.
Tell ’em where you saw it. Http://www.victoriataft.com