Starting on sustainability in La Crosse

Sunday, July 29, 2007

From an article by Reid Magney in the La Crosse Tribune:

The city-county sustainability plan isn’t just about replacing light bulbs.

Officials discussed the scope of the plan at the first joint meeting of city and county officials Thursday.

“The hope is this is going to transform city and county government from frontline person to the council and the mayor,” said La Crosse City Planner Larry Kirch. “It takes the frontline people to know how to do these energy-saving and cost-saving things. That’s why we’re bringing it up at every department head meeting. It’s going to affect how government does business.”

The La Crosse Common Council and La Crosse County Board each have endorsed developing a joint plan for sustainability. While it will involve steps to save energy, other aspects will cover a wide range of environmental concerns.

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