Committee approves Climate Action Coaches contract with Climate Action Evanston, 5–1
Summary
The Administration & Public Works Committee approved a single‑source contract with Climate Action Evanston to expand its Climate Action Coaches program; supporters cited 722 resident contacts in the pilot year and low per‑hour coach pay as cost‑effective outreach.
The committee approved resolution 175 r 26 to contract with Climate Action Evanston for the Climate Action Coaches program after a brief discussion and roll‑call vote.
Jack Jordan, executive director of Climate Action Evanston, described the program as an in‑person outreach partnership that in its pilot year reached 722 residents across 60 events funded by a $10,000 city contract. "Coaches are paid $20 an hour and can do this outreach instead of city staff spending their valuable weekday hours on flyering," Jordan said, arguing the program saves city staff time and connects low‑income residents to utility programs. Councilmember vote was 5–1 in favor, with Council member Suffreddin voting no.
Supporters said the contract lays groundwork to recruit and train more resident coaches and to broaden topics to gardening, habitat and waste in future years. The contract was moved by Council member Harris, seconded and approved in roll call.
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