Residents Invited to Give Input on Sustainability Programming and Potential Funding Sources

Posted on: April 17th, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 17, 2014  Contact: Gabi Boerkircher, Communications Specialist, 303-441-3399

Residents Invited to Give Input on Sustainability Programming and Potential Funding Sources

Boulder County, Colo. – All members of the public are invited to a hearing on the future of sustainability funding in Boulder County. The current status and accomplishments of Boulder County’s environmental sustainability initiatives will be discussed in a presentation by staff and a presentation of countywide polling will be presented by Talmey-Drake Research & Strategy.

What: Conversation on how to move environmental sustainability priorities forward

When: Tuesday, April 22, 4 p.m.

Where: County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 3rd Floor, 1325 Pearl Street, Boulder

Residents and area businesses and non-profits will also have an opportunity to provide input to the Commissioners on future priorities for sustainability programming and whether the county should pursue an ongoing funding mechanism to support programs such as zero waste, water conservation and energy efficiency as well as additional infrastructure to support sustainability initiatives.

The Commissioners will be asked to discuss options for a future funding mechanism for sustainability programs and to give staff direction moving forward.

For more information about sustainability programs in Boulder County, visitwww.BoulderCountySustainability.org or contact Susie Strife, at 303-441-4565 orsstrife@nullbouldercounty.org.

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