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350 HOME AND GARDEN CHALLENGE WEEKEND-MAY 18-19,2013
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is concerned about the health and well-being of its
residents and seeks to create a healthy, sustainable, and livable community; and
WHEREAS, in 2005, all Sonoma County cities and the County adopted the boldest
community greenhouse gas emissions reduction target in the United States—25 percent below
1990 levels by 2015; and
WHEREAS, last year,the third annual 350 Home & Garden Challenge inspired
thousands of people across Sonoma County to complete 2,304 actions to grow food, conserve
water, and save energy; and
WHEREAS, local governments greatly influence the opportunities for growing, eating,
and sharing healthy food and becoming more water and energy-efficient through key powers
over land and water use planning and policies, economic and community development, parks and
recreation, and other community services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, David Glass, Mayor of Petaluma,
along with the members of the City Council, do hereby declare the weekend of May 18-19, 2013
as the 350 Home and Garden Challenge Weekend and encourage all residents to work together
for a healthier, more vibrant and viable future, and to make Sonoma County the healthiest county ,
in the State of California.
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