Council approves Sustainability Commission's FY27 work plan, flags data-centers interest

The City Council voted to approve the Sustainability Commission's proposed fiscal year 2027 work plan and to authorize two standing committees — Education & Outreach and Sustainable Buildings — after a presentation by the commission chair and staff. Councilor Kaczynski moved to approve the FY27 work plan; the motion was seconded and the council recorded the vote as passing (tally given in the meeting as 6 yes, 2 no, 0 abstentions). "Transportation is one of the biggest contributors or the biggest contributor to greenhouse gases in our area," Chair Mitra Gruwell told council while summarizing the commission's priorities.