U.S. Cool Counties Stabilization Declaration
Albemarle County Board of Supervisors endorsed the Cool Counties resolution in December 2007 that committed the County to a goal of reducing carbon emissions by 80 percent by 2050, or an average annual reductions of 2 percent.[1] [2]
A similar resolution, known as the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement was passed by Charlottesville City Council in July 2006.[3]
Opposition to County participation was raised by the Jefferson Area Tea Party in previous months along with its request for the BOS to cancel membership in ICLEI (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives). At the June 8, 2011 Albemarle supervisors voted to discontinue membership in ICLEI but opted to suspend a vote on Cool Counties pending an anticipated report by LCAPP (Local Climate Action Planning Process).
Several members of the Jefferson Area Tea Party addressed the Supervisors on September 7 to oppose Cool Counties, including JATP chairwoman Carole Thorpe and Dr. Charles Battig. Dr. Battig also narrated a Power Point presentation. Supervisors voted 4-2 to rescind its adoption of the Cool Counties initiative with Ken Boyd, Lindsay Dorrier Duane Snow, and Rodney Thomas. Supervisors Ann Mallek and Dennis Rooker opposed the motion. [4]
References
- ↑ Web. Albemarle now a “Cool County”, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, December 7, 2007, retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ↑ Web. County of Albemarle, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Minutes, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, Albemarle County, December 7, 2007, retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville City Council meeting minutes, .pdf, Council Chambers, City of Charlottesville, 17 July 2006.. Also available in older archive.
- ↑ Web. Albemarle votes to end Cool Counties membership, Aaron Richardson, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, September 8, 2011, retrieved September 30, 2025.