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Monroe County adopts Climate Action Plan Phase II after 20-9 vote
Summary
The Monroe County Legislature adopted Res. 231, 'Monroe County Climate Action Plan Phase II,' by a recorded vote of 20-9. Nine legislators voted against the plan; supporters said the plan advances county climate goals.
The Monroe County Legislature adopted Res. 231, "Adopting Monroe County Climate Action Plan Phase II," on Aug. 13, 2024, by a recorded vote of 20-9. Legislator Hughes-Smith and Legislator Bonnick sponsored the measure.
Supporters framed the resolution as the next step in countywide climate planning and mitigation; the record shows a recorded tally with nine legislators voting in the negative: Brew, Colby, DiFlorio, Keller, McCabe, McIntyre, Morris, Sinclair, and Smith. The resolution was introduced as Intro. 286 and recorded in the minutes as Res. 231.
The adoption followed committee consideration by the Environment & Public Works Committee (CV: 5-3). The Legislature's action establishes the Phase II plan as an official county policy document; the minutes do not include the full text of the plan or details about implementation timelines or departmental assignments.
