Climate Mayors Announces New Chair, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway

December 14, 2022 — Right now, at a digital convening of the group’s management and press,

Local weather Mayors introduced that Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway will change into the following

Chair of the community of practically 500 U.S. mayors throughout the nation dedicated to local weather

management of their cities. On this function, Mayor Rhodes-Conway will assist catalyze pressing motion at

the native scale to advertise local weather options, set an instance of motion for leaders in any respect ranges of

authorities, and help greener, safer and extra resilient cities throughout the nation. Additionally

introduced on the occasion had been the incoming Vice-Chairs: Kate Gallego, Phoenix, AZ; and Justin

Bibb, Cleveland, OH.
 

The 58th Mayor of Madison, Satya Rhodes-Conway was elected in 2019 as town’s second

feminine mayor and the primary out LGBTQ individual to function Mayor of Madison. In her time as

Mayor, Rhodes-Conway has prioritized inexpensive housing, transportation, local weather change and

racial fairness. She brings to the group in depth expertise in native coverage, having labored

with mayors throughout the nation for over a decade and served three phrases on the Madison

Widespread Council.
 

Beneath her management, Madison has invested in renewable vitality per objectives for metropolis

services to be powered by 100% renewable vitality by 2030. As well as, town has invested in

emissions, take 1000’s of vehicles off the streets, and encourage sustainability in each new and

present inexpensive housing operations to decrease payments for residents. The town can also be working to

and construct inexperienced infrastructure for stormwater administration. On earth day in 2021, Mayor

quickly scale back emissions, make town extra resilient, and enhance peoples’ lives.
 

“I’m honored to function Local weather Mayors chair at this essential time for local weather motion in cities,”

stated Mayor Rhodes-Conway. “Cities have lengthy been our local weather leaders, and through my time

as Local weather Mayors chair, I’m desperate to work with different Mayors, the federal authorities, and

quite a few companions to assist be sure that the unprecedented federal investments in local weather

options attain U.S. cities and their residents.”
 

Mayor Rhodes Conway succeeds Mayor Sylvester Turner, who has been a long-standing

local weather champion for the Metropolis of Houston. Within the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Mayor Turner

vitality future, and elevated the resilience of communities throughout town by prioritizing well being,

Plan — a science-based, community-driven technique to make Houston’s transportation

networks, constructing operations, and waste programs as clear and environment friendly as doable. Beneath

As incoming Vice-Chairs of the group, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Cleveland Mayor

Justin Bibb will proceed driving city-led local weather motion to create extra sustainable, equitable,

and wholesome cities for all. Mayor Bibb has a eager concentrate on environmental justice and equitable

entry, whereas Mayor Gallego usually takes goal at excessive warmth and resilience of their respective

cities. Beneath their management, Local weather Mayors will proceed to catalyze membership and deeply

interact cities, whereas holding the frontline for local weather motion within the U.S.
 

“I’m thrilled to have the chance to work alongside Mayors Bibb and Rhodes-Conway towards

our shared mission at Local weather Mayors,” stated Mayor Gallego. “Our management group will proceed

to place folks first within the combat towards local weather change. Difficult ourselves and our cities to

meet the distinctive wants of our native communities whereas driving progress ahead in clear vitality,

adaptation and sustainable innovation.”
 

“I’m honored to serve amongst seasoned Local weather Mayors Gallego and Rhodes-Conway as

Vice-chair. Supporting the situations for local weather justice to thrive in Cleveland and in cities

throughout America is a essential step towards creating an equitable tomorrow for all”, stated Mayor

Justin Bibb.