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Demand a Downpayment on Our Climate Goals
Every two years, each City department proposes a budget and intended programs. As a result, the budget process is one of the major levers in determining what policies the City really acts upon. Due to your advocacy last year, SF Department of the Environment (SFE) received its first ever allocation of general tax revenue to fund part of its program (as opposed to relying on Recology fees and grant money). The amount was small, less than $1 million, but it was a monumental step for climate action in SF. We recently got word that SFE intends to explicitly ask (something it has never done) for more general tax revenue to fund new staff in green buildings, electric mobility, and healthy ecosystems. This would more than double its capacity to lead on climate and take the next steps called for by the Climate Action Plan. We need to show up and demand that and more! This year, we will resume our demand for 1% for Climate Equity, a campaign to allocate $125 million – about 1% of the City’s budget – to much-needed programs in electrification, transportation mode shift, just transition, and climate justice. The clock is ticking. We can’t afford to wait. Send a letter directly to the Commission on the Environment, Mayor Breed and your Supervisor-- click “Start Writing” to send through our form. Personalize your message to add more impact! |
We hold regular constituent meetings with members of the Board of Supervisors, the Department of the Environment, and the Mayor’s office to help keep them on track to meet the demands of the Climate Emergency.
We aim to support affected communities and concerned citizens from all parts of San Francisco in making their voices heard on climate issues by scheduling constituent meetings, and by alerting our network of members and allies about opportunities to contribute to task forces, give public comment at committee hearings, and more. To get more involved, join us using the form below, or contact us! |
