[All] Kitchener City Council to debate Climate Emergency motion - please join us tonight, 7pm, City of Kitchener Council Chambers

[Kevin Thomason]

Grand River Environmental Network members are being asked to join with other environmental and community groups from across our region at Kitchener City Hall tonight to help urge Council to declare a Climate Emergency.  A strong showing of support packing the Council Chambers with concerned citizens will help to send a strong message to Councillors on the urgency and the need to do more.

Hopefully you can make it tonight at 7:00pm - the iON LRT is free all week and stops right at the East door of City Hall.

Cheers,
Kevin.

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> Kitchener City Council
> Climate Emergency Motion
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> Monday June 24, 7pm
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> Let’s show Council that we support bold action to address the climate crisis. This is democracy in action!
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> This is Kitchener’s chance to build on its climate leadership track record and join a growing wave of local governments around the world <https://divestwaterloo.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0b5db4dc101fa6900d29775d0&id=49c485d3a4&e=aa6b8fa9e4> that are acknowledging the climate crisis and committing to action. While the climate crisis is a global issue, cities are a catalyst for the changes needed to make commitments a reality. Last spring the City committed to reduce emissions by 80% by 2050, a decision adopted with unanimous municipal and regional support. Declaring a Climate Emergency can help ensure that we meet (or exceed) that goal!
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