The Ann Arbor Sustainability Commission held its first meeting Tuesday night. It focused mainly on its bylaws and workplan.
The Commission consists of 13 voting members plus two city council members and a representative of the administration. Tuesday’s meeting was at City Hall, but given its size, most will be held virtually.
5th Ward Councilwoman Jenn Cornell says she’s looking forward to what the commission will bring to the city.
“I’m actually really excited for the combination between the Environmental and the Energy Commissions, because it gives us the opportunity to align two longstanding commissions with a new department, relatively new yet within the city, which is the Department of Sustainability and Innovations.”
The Commission will also form five work groups that will focus on various issues from decarbonization to filling sidewalk gaps.
Members are expected to elect a chair and vice-chair at its first meeting in September.
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