Oakland is one step closer to living up to its aspiration to be a model green city. Oakland City Council held a special meeting Tuesday night to hear city staff recommendations and public comments concerning the Energy and Climate Action Plan it is working on.

Last year, Oakland set one of the most ambitious climate goals of any city in the United States. Through the work of the Oakland Climate Action Coalition, we demonstrated the most vibrant and diverse community involvement seen in any city developing a climate action plan.