Syracuse residents have a final opportunity to weigh in on how city leaders should respond to climate change before the public comment period for the city’s first Climate Action Plan closes April 21.
Leaders said the input will help shape revisions before they present to the Common Council later this year. City officials ask the community members to review the draft plan and submit feedback through the online comment portal.
City staff developed the draft Climate Action Plan through partner collaboration and earlier public engagement sessions. The plan outlines strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare neighborhoods for climate impacts such as stronger storms and extreme heat.
Mayor Sharon Owens said community participation would help ensure the plan reflects residents’ priorities and supports long-term climate resiliency across Syracuse.
"We want to hear from everyone—whether you are a climate advocate or new to the concept of sustainable solutions, all feedback will help us build a path that empowers our partners to prioritize climate resiliency when addressing the needs of our whole community today, and tomorrow,” Owens said in a press release.
Residents who wanted to review the draft or submit comments could find more information through the city’s Sustainable Syracuse initiative website at syr.gov/sustainable-syracuse.
