Are you aware there is an election on May 6th? Are you familiar with what will be on ballot and what you be voting for? Are you aware there are there are 10 Propositions that will need your vote against or for?
One of those propositions on the ballot Prop K. the Climate Charter Amendant (Prop K.) which we would like your insight on.
While it is a short read, it has many demands and timelines that have many people concerned about the local economy. Here are few of the key aspects in the charter:
Proposition K—Climate Charter REQUIRES CITY TO: if approved by the voters
· Employ a Climate Director—hired by Council, not City Manager
· Create a 9-member Climate Commission
· Create an Annual Goal for Climate Jobs
· Transfer current City Employees to Climate work
· Create an Annual Solar Power Generation Plan for City
· Develop rooftop Solar Power Generation within City
· Place Solar Power Generation on new and retrofitted buildings
· Use Clean Renewable Energy for ALL energy generated in City: (1) 80% Clean Renewable Energy by 2030 (2) 100% Clean Renewable Energy by 2045 Convert El Paso Electric to City Ownership
· Ban the use of City water for the fossil fuel industry activities Including El Paso Electric
· Prohibit selling or transferring any water for purposes of fossil fuel industry activities outside City limits
· Local businesses that would like to obtain a contact with the City this charter would demand that you meet this standards, with “a preference for contractors who are able to advance” the goals set forth in the charter.
With no plan to fund this initiative, how do you feel about the Climate Charter? Do you feel that at this time you are prepared to convert your business to meet these guidelines?