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South Burlington leaders prioritize hiring climate director, debate scope of city role in community climate action
Summary
City staff and councilors at a retreat debated whether a planned climate director should focus first on municipal operations or immediately launch communitywide programs, and staff said the job posting is live with resume review starting soon.
South Burlington City officials debated how soon to expand the city's climate work beyond municipal operations, even as staff said the climate director job posting had attracted candidates and resume review would begin next week. At a Sept. retreat, staff described a two-track choice: continue improving internal city operations with existing staff, or hire a director now to lead outward-facing community programs — incentives, education, and possible ordinance changes affecting rental buildings and charging infrastructure.
The debate centered on what the position should prioritize first. Jesse Baker, city manager, and staff said some municipal measures tied to the Climate Action Plan (building efficiency, municipal fleet electrification, energy audits) can be…
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