Proposed Endorsement of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus’ Greenest Region Compact

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus provides a forum for the chief elected officials of the Chicago region to develop consensus and act on common public policy issues and multi-jurisdictional challenges; and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus’ participating Mayors and their communities have a history of improving the environment, from promoting environmental practices through waste management, green purchasing, and participation in Clean Air Counts; and

WHEREAS, it is important for Mayors and local governments throughout the United States to take leadership roles by adopting environmental programs that provide economic and quality of life benefits such as reduced energy bills, green space preservation, air quality improvements, and improved transportation choices; and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus created the Greenest Region Compact to address environmental issues of global importance at the local level; and

WHEREAS, the Compact outlines a number of cost-effective environmental sustainability measures that enhance health and safety, reduce the consumption of energy and fossil fuels, conserve water, and reduce hazardous and solid waste, and air pollution emissions

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City/Village of Hanover Park endorses the Greenest Region Compact proposed by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and agrees to join this effort to improve the metropolitan Chicago region’s environment.

The above non-binding Resolution is a beginning as we join with the other 272 communities in Northeast Illinois to address the environmental issues of the day. This Resolution will be discussed at the August 16th, 2007 Village Board Meeting.

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UPDATE: This non-binding resolution was not passed by the Village Board. It was tabled for further discussion pending the creation of a unique resolution for Hanover Park. While Mayor Craig and Trustee Carter support this non-binding resolution, the rest of the board had enough concerns to table this resolution. At this time, Hanover Park will not be standing in support of the Mayors Caucus and surrounding communities on environmental issues.