Independent new candidate for Surrey city council
Do you support raising {your municipality’s} community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets to meet or beat the new province-wide standard of 40% by 2030, 60% by 2040 and 80% by 2050 (percentages refer to a reduction below 2007 levels)? [Note that some cities already match the 80% target but lack interim targets, which are crucial to meeting these goals!]
Yes
Will you submit a formal request to council to adopt these targets within one year of being elected?
Yes
Are you in favour of transparent, annual measuring and reporting of [your municipality’s] community-wide emissions?
Yes
Will you submit a formal request to council to ensure transparent, annual measuring and reporting of community-wide emissions, within one year of being elected?
Yes
Will you commit to taking a leadership role in ensuring that city council and staff work with community members, businesses, developers, and other stakeholders to achieve these community-wide targets in a meaningful way and within the specified time frame?
Yes
Describe three steps you will take during your first year in office to uphold this commitment.
I intend to first examine my personal vehicle and switching to a hybrid or electric vehicle. I intend to submit a formal request to commit to interim targets that meet or exceed the province-wide standards as listed by the guidelines in this form. I also intend to make all GHG emission reports transparent and available for the public.