Six Mountain West mayors highlight regional clean energy leadership and drastic climate impacts felt across the West
NEVADA — On Wednesday, August 18, at 3:00 pm PT, mayors from West Wendover, Fort Collins, Phoenix, Aztec, Missoula, and Boise representing six western states will join the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) for a virtual discussion about the urgent need for Congress to pass a federal economic recovery package that centers climate, justice, and jobs. Rialin Flores, executive director for Conservation Voters of Idaho will moderate the discussion.
In addition to Wednesday’s event, LCV state affiliates across the country will host regional discussions this week with mayors from New England, the Midwest, and the Mountain West. In total, 20 U.S. mayors will join the Conservation Voter Movement for Climate Action Now events this week. These discussions are part of LCV and Climate Power’s Climate Action Now: Great American Build August tour with over 30 events across the country building support for federal climate action.
WHAT: Mayors from across the West demand federal climate action
WHO:
- Mayor Daniel Corona, West Wendover, NV
- Mayor Jeni Ardnt, Fort Collins, CO
- Mayor Kate Gallego, Phoenix, AZ
- Mayor Victor Snover, Aztec, NM
- Mayor John Engen, Missoula, MT
- Mayor Lauren McLean, Boise, ID
- Moderator: Rialin Flores, executive director for Conservation Voters of Idaho
WHEN: Wednesday, August 18 at 3:00 pm PT
WHERE: Virtual event. RSVP here.
To RSVP for the regional virtual mayors events, use the links above or contact shevawn@cvidaho.org