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Columbus Joins Bloomberg Sustainable Cities

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Exciting news as we head toward Earth Month! The City of Columbus has been selected by Bloomberg Philanthropies as one of 25 U.S. cities to join Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities [ http://bloomberg.org/AmericanSustatinableCities?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. This three-year initiative will leverage historic levels of federal funding to implement transformative local solutions that build low-carbon, resilient and economically thriving communities. Columbus will receive a Bloomberg Philanthropies-funded innovation team (i-team) [ https://www.bloomberg.org/government-innovation/spurring-innovation-in-cities/i-teams-and-innovation-programs/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] with up to three dedicated staff members with expertise in data analysis, insight development, human-centered design, systems thinking and project management. The city will also receive in-depth, customized policy and technical assistance in collaboration with community-based organizations to mobilize public, private and philanthropic investments.

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Public Hearing Opportunity

Columbus City Council will hold a Public Hearing for the Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee on March 26th, from 5pm – 7pm at City Hall. The hearing will cover a brief update on the Columbus Climate Action Plan, a net-metering policy for the Department of Public Utilities, and Earth Month activities. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and if you are interested in submitting in person or written testimony, please email emmorales@columbus.gov by Tuesday, March 26th at 12:00pm.

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Columbus Signs Milan Urban Food Policy Pact

The Milan Urban Food Policy Act (MUFFP) is an agreement between cities from across the world to respond to food-related issues at the urban level. MUFFP has created a global network of cities to implement localized sustainable food systems. By signing on to the pact in January, the City of Columbus has committed to provide nutritious food to all of its residents, protect biodiversity, and reduce food waste. Mayor Andrew J. Ginther remarked that joining MUFFP is a “pivotal step toward achieving our Climate Action Plan’s waste reduction goals while supporting the objectives outlined in the Columbus and Franklin County Local Food Action Plan.”

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Staff Spotlight

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*Name: *Matthew Griffin

*Title:* Buildings and energy Coordinator

__*About Me: *I serve as the Buildings and Energy Coordinator for Sustainable Columbus. I am responsible for ensuring that Columbus meets its energy efficiency and renewable energy goals. I work with external and internal partners to find equitable solutions to the climate challenges faced in the Mid-Ohio region. In my free time, I enjoy going on walks with my wife and two dogs, and I am always on the lookout for a new board game to try out. I have two degrees from The Ohio State University, a B.S. in Sustainable Business and an M.A. in Education Studies. 







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GreenSpot Business Workshop

On February 23, Columbus GreenSpot hosted a business workshop at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. Over 50 attendees heard from panelists on a variety of topics to improve their business’ sustainability efforts. The themes of these panels were Engage and Inspire; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; Conserving Energy; Conserving and Protecting Water; and Green Transportation. The workshop provided GreenSpot members the opportunity to network and learn from each other’s green business practices. Learn more and become a GreenSpot member today! [ https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Mayors-Office/Sustainable-Columbus/GreenSpot?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

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