Elgin Sustainability Commission August 2024 Meeting: Climate Action Planning And More

The Elgin Sustainability Commission met on Tuesday, August 13th at the Edward Schock Centre in downtown Elgin. 
   
To summarize the commission agenda items, Tia and Erik typically play fun little podcast games to keep things interesting. However, this month's podcast studio vibe was different. Kendra Kroiss, who is part of Team Watchman and a periodic guest on the show, was in the house. AND it was her birthday. Needless to say, this episode was celebratory and the monthly podcast game was . . . hmmmm . . . shall we say . . . different.
 
The following issues (and probably more) were discussed in between the singing and merriment:

• Climate action plan process, consultants, and structure in addition to summaries from the first round of meetings
• 2025 Elgin Earth Summit planning process
• Shared Harvest's newest plans and path forward
• Efforts to hire a videographer to document the climate action planning process (or perhaps some other sustainability initiatives?)
• Developing a recommendation memo for the Elgin City Council re. the commission's position on removal of the Kimball Street Fox River Dam
• Deep dive conversation about the new Strong Towns Elgin organization, its mission, objectives, and how people can get involved

Again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to The Elgin Watchman's favorite person in the world -- Kendra Kroiss.
 
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