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Milwaukie staff update council on urban forestry, home energy pilot and proposed climate committee
Summary
City staff outlined a multi-part plan to advance urban forestry, launch a small home energy retrofit pilot for low-income homeowners and create a climate action advisory committee; council members raised capacity and composition concerns and asked staff to return with more detail.
Milwaukie — City staff presented updates to the council on Monday about urban forestry goals, a home energy‑efficiency pilot, new outreach tools and a proposed Climate Action Committee intended to track implementation of the city’s Climate Action Plan.
The presentation, led by Katie Gubares, Climate and Natural Resources Manager, and Gabriela Sombay Gutierrez, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator, described near‑term steps to center equity in climate work and to expand community engagement. "We want our community to hear this from us loud and clear. We see you, we support you, and we will continue to stand up for justice, inclusion, and dignity for all," Sombay Gutierrez told the council.
The update focused on three program areas staff selected for 2025: urban forestry, the city’s Home Energy Score program and broader outreach and engagement activities. For urban forestry, staff said they will work with the Tree Board and the city’s urban forester to pursue an equity implementation plan and to update…
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