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Home My WebLink About01-10 Bozeman Breeze Newsletter.pdfpublic.. The future of lowering emissions belongs to residential and new housing. This area is strongly represented by Anders Lewendal, Dawn Smith and Daryl Nourse, providing experience in sustainable housing and practices. In addition to housing, energy is another area of focus. Mel Kotur represents North Western Ener- gy's role in the community and understands the intricacies of energy efficiency and conserva- tion. Lee Hazelbaker is the voice of Bozeman’s public transporta- tion and how it can play a power- ful part in reducing transporta- tion emissions. Finally, Chris Naumann represents the heart of Bozeman: the downtown, and how we can make a clean future for the core of our City. These members are passionate at what they do, and we are fortu- nate for their help in spearhead- ing an environmentally healthy future for Bozeman. The City of Bozeman is grabbing Climate Change by the horns, so to speak. Hattie Baker, the City’s Sustainability Consultant searched every niche of the com- munity to locate the top experts in every sector. From residential, energy, large corporations, to active citizens. The plan was simple- find professionals in their field and those passionate about climate change, get them under one roof and brainstorm ways to lower greenhouse gas emissions! Since the Mayor’s Climate Pro- tection Agreement was adopted in 2006, the City has been lead- ing the effort to reduce green house gases; now it’s the com- munity’s turn. Looking at the players in the community, we wanted involve- ment from the following: Mayor Kaaren Jacobson backed the Climate Action Plan since 2008; now the plan is back in the hands of the original signer, Mayor, Jeff Krauss. Representing MSU, a microcosm in its own right, Jeff Butler, Dan Stevenson, and his team are conducting their own emissions inventory. Along with MSU, representing the Bo- zeman’s public schools, Kevin Barre can provide insight on large scale efficiency and opera- tions, Bozeman Deaconess Hos- pital , represented by LeRoy Wilson, brings practicality and cost-benefits to the commercial sector. Scott Bischke, Mary Cloud Ammons and Otto Pohl are concerned for Bozeman’s climate future and devote their time and ideas to achieve sustain- ability. The experts in public service, John Vincent and Bill Murdock are in tune with local citizen concerns due to a longstanding relationship with the The Task Force’s objective is to establish a goal, or target, to reduce emissions. Sound easy? Think not! Members of the Task Force are researching best prac- tices from other communities across the US, such as Boulder, CO and Burlington, VT to deter- mine what works and lessons to learn from. The group also takes into account a growing popula- tion, a tough economy and the community’s input. The residential and commercial sector, which made for 78% of Bozeman’s emissions in 2008, is the leading source of green house gases. If the Task Force can determine an obtainable number the City can embrace, a cleaner and sustainable future is within reach. The Mayor’s Task Force meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6PM in the city com- mission meeting room art City Hall. Bozeman Takes Climate Action The Task Force’s BIG Task Bozeman Breeze J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 0 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1 TASK FORCE MEMBERS:  City of Bozeman, Mayor Jeff Krauss  City of Bozeman, For- mer Mayor Kaaren Jacobson  Mary Cloud B. Am- mons, Chair of Inter- neighborhood Council  Kevin Barre, Assistant Facilities Services Di- rector, Bozeman Public Schools  Jeff Butler, Director of Facilities Operations and Maintenance, Mon- tana State University  Scott Bischke, Citizen- at-Large  Lee Hazelbaker, Direc- tor HRDC/Streamline/ Galavan  Mel Kotur, Community Relations Manager, NorthWestern Energy  Anders Lewendal Chair- man Southwest Mon- tana Building Industry Association (SWMBIA)  Commissioner Bill Murdock, Gallatin County Commissioner  Chris Naumann, Execu- tive Director Down- town Bozeman Partner- ship  Daryl Nourse, Chamber of Commerce  Otto Pohl, Citizen-at- Large  Dawn Smith, U.S. Green Building Council Green Schools Commit- tee  John Vincent, Citizen-at -Large  LeRoy D. Wilson, Direc- tor Facilities Services Bozeman Deaconess Hospital January Sponsor By Rebecca Piersol, MCPA Intern http://www.bozeman.net/bozeman/government/sustainability