Advocates ask Agoura Hills to consider endorsing plant‑based treaty as climate action

Two speakers during public comment asked the Agoura Hills City Council to consider endorsing the Plant Based Treaty and to explore plant‑forward policies as part of the city’s climate and sustainability work.

Amy Davis, who identified herself as an Agoura Hills resident, said the city already has a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, a green‑building program, and a reusable‑foodware ordinance, and she urged council members to build on that work by addressing food‑system emissions. Davis said animal agriculture’s emissions contribute to climate change and wildfire risk and suggested that the city could promote plant‑forward practices in public institutions and community programs.

Paige Parsons Roche, who said she lives in Westlake Village and is part of the Plant Based Treaty initiative, offered to provide a presentation and materials and cited other cities — including Los Angeles and West Hollywood — that have endorsed plant‑based initiatives. Both speakers said they would be available to work with the city on education and implementation ideas.

Council members did not take action during the meeting; the comments were offered as ideas for future consideration.