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County of Sonoma Supervisor Tim Smith
with granddaughter Hailey Mason, age 8
I'd like to see a cooperative effort from government, the
community at large and the private sector, first to realize
that there is a problem and then work cooperatively to help
resolve it. I see my role as helping local government lead the
way. |
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Petaluma Councilmember Pam Torliatt
with niece Savannah Torliatt, age 3
It is really inspiring when all nine cities and the County
can work together on a cause that will make a difference for
our future generations. It's all about good planning and having
good data, so policymakers can make good decisions. |
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Sebastopol Councilmember Sam Spooner
with children Sierra, age 18, Aaron, age 13, and Rowan, age
8
I am confident we can significantly reduce greenhouse gas
emissions in Sebastopol, and demonstrate to other communities
that sustainable policy is affordable and achievable. |
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Rohnert Park Councilmember Vicki Videk-Martinez
with Diane D'Amico, age 10
It all comes down to the legacy we want to leave our kids.
If we want them to have the same opportunities we do and if
we want to leave the world a better place for them, then we
need to take climate protection seriously. We can act now and
make a difference. We can create a legacy of health and hope
that is worthy of the effort. |
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Cotati Councilmember Janet Orchard
with former Cotati Honorary Mayor, Katie Arnold, age 15
The precedent of tackling climate change on a regional basis
is so fundamentally important toward solving an issue that is
larger than any one of us. Sonoma County's commitment and example
of unified leadership has created a common-sense model for this
country and beyond. This project proves that a regional approach
does make a difference. |
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Healdsburg Councilmember Lisa Schaffner
with daughter McKenzie, age 7
The inventory is a good thing to help us know our starting
point. This program seems reasonable and balanced. Anything
radical is too scary for people. I feel we can do a little bit
and build on it, and that change will happen slowly and steadily. |
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Santa Rosa Councilmember Jane Bender
with grandson Devon Koons, age 3
It's an issue that is going to involve all of us, each doing
our part. |
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Windsor Town Councilmember Debora Fudge
with Florencia Sund, age 15
It's really important that we take action now to reduce greenhouse
gases so the future generations can enjoy the same quality of
life that we have. I don't understand how anyone would be willing
to take a risk that they are harming their children or grandchildren
by ignoring the signs of climate change, and not try to do something
about it. |
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City of Sonoma Councilmember Ken Brown
with daughter Eden, 21 months
Let's stop the cynicism and get on with what is possible.
We are part of a growing number of government and business people,
scientists, clergy, youth, and community people around the globe
who see that solutions exist. We don't have to let the world
turn to toast. |
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Cloverdale Councilmember Gail Pardini-Plass
with Tallon D'Amico, age 7
I'm for anything we can do to save the climate—every
bit helps. The campaign is working in Cloverdale. It's especially
important for our children so they will inherit a better place. |
