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Commenter backs town climate action plan, urges greenhouse-gas inventory after recent heat waves
Summary
A Clifton Park resident urged the town to adopt Resolution 15 to create a climate action plan and greenhouse-gas inventory, citing recent heat waves and grid strain; the comment noted a no-cost option from a regional planning commission.
A Clifton Park resident urged the town board to pursue a climate action plan that would include a greenhouse-gas inventory and measures to reduce emissions and adapt to climate-related risks.
"I'm so excited to be here today and I can't wait to hear more about Resolution 15 on the Town Climate Action Plan," Katie O'Leary said during the public-comment period. She told the board the plan could help the town reduce emissions, conserve energy and protect quality of life as the region experiences more frequent heat waves.
O'Leary said the town should consider a no-cost offer from the Climate District Regional Planning Commission to assist with a greenhouse-gas inventory and planning. She referenced recent high temperatures and warnings about grid stress as reasons the town should act promptly to plan for resilience and emissions reductions.
The transcript does not record board reaction or a vote on Resolution 15 during the public-comment segment. The remark places climate planning on the public record and signals local support that the board may consider when weighing next steps.
