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Albemarle joined the organization shortly after adopting the [[Cool Counties]] initiative in December 2007 to committ to a goal of reducing carbon emissions by 80 percent by 2050, or an average annual reductions of 2 percent.
[[Albemarle County]] was a member of ICLEI from late 2007 through mid-2011, and resumed membership in late 2019.


There has been some opposition to ICLEI membership in Albemarle County. In March 2011, [[Jefferson Area Tea Party]] held a forum to review local sustainability initiatives raising concerns about this as a goal of regional planning. {{As of|2011|05}}, Supervisor [[Ken Boyd]] has called for the county to drop its membership in the international organization.
[[Albemarle County]] staff first applied for membership in ICLEI on October 3, 2007. In statements to the Board of Supervisors on June 8, 2011, the County's Environmental Compliance Manager indicated that staff had applied for ICLEI membership in 2007 based on their judgement that the technical expertise and software offered by ICLEI would assist staff's research into climate protection programs, consistent with prior Board of Supervisors interest in the topic. After Albmelarle County adopted the [[Cool Counties]] resolution on December 5, 2007, Albemarle County staff developed a greenhouse gas emissions inventory, utilizing software tools supported by ICLEI.<ref name="AlbBOSminutes20110608">{{cite web|title=Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meeting minutes for June 8, 2011|url=http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Board_of_Supervisors/Forms/Minutes/20110608minutes.pdf|publisher=Albemarle County|location=Lane Auditorium, County Office Building|publishdate=Approved August 3, 2011|accessdate=January 18, 2020}}</ref>


On June 8, 2011, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors voted 4-2 to withdraw from ICLEI. During a public comment period prior to the vote, 83 individuals addressed the board, largely on the topic of whether or not the County should continue membership in ICLEI, and whether or not to accept a regional planning grant. Supervisors Boyd and Snow expressed concern that ICLEI sought to dictate, control, and/or monitor citizens' behaviors, to include their energy usage. Supervisors Mallek and Rooker indicated that the membership provided County staff with software and expertise that would assist in estimating greenhouse gas emissions in the County. Supervisors Snow, Thomas, Boyd, and Dorrier voted in favor of a motion to direct the County Executive to withdraw from ICLEI; supervisors Mallek and Rooker voted in oppositon to the motion.<ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meeting minutes for June 8, 2011|url=http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Board_of_Supervisors/Forms/Minutes/20110608minutes.pdf|publisher=Albemarle County|location=Lane Auditorium, County Office Building|publishdate=Approved August 3, 2011|accessdate=January 18, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite-cville|title=ICLEI is out|url=https://www.c-ville.com/ICLEI_is_out/|author=Brendan Fitzgerald|publishdate=June 13, 2011|accessdate=January 18, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Supervisors drop ICLEI membership but renew grant commitment|url=https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/articles/iclei-dropped/|author=Sean Tubbs|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|publishdate=June 9, 2011|accessdate=January 18, 2020}}</ref>
Opposition to Albemarle County's membership in ICLEI grew in 2011. In March 2011, the [[Jefferson Area Tea Party]] held a forum to review local sustainability initiatives, inviting speakers critical of international sustainability agendas.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tea Party hosting forum to review local sustainability initiatives|url=https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/articles/tea_party_sustainability|author=Brian Wheeler|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|publishdate=March 16, 2011|accessdate=January 19, 2020}}</ref> On May 4, 2011, Supervisor [[Ken Boyd]] stated his opposition to ICLEI membership and the [[Cool Counties]] initiative, out of concern that continued participation would have a negative impact on citizens by influencing their behavior.<ref name="AlbBOSminutes20110504">{{cite web|title=Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meeting minutes for May 4, 2011|url=http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Board_of_Supervisors/Forms/Minutes/20110504minutes.pdf|publisher=Albemarle County|location=Lane Auditorium, County Office Building|publishdate=Approved October 5, 2011|accessdate=January 19, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Boyd seeks end to Albemarle’s ‘Cool Counties’ initiative and questions joint planning project|url=https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/articles/boyd-iclei/|author=Sean Tubbs|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|publishdate=May 5, 2011|accessdate=January 19, 2020}}</ref> At a press conference on June 2, 2011, the Chairwoman of the [[Jefferson Area Tea Party]] expressed concern that some sustainability initiatives constitute a "radical political agenda that strives to impose big government-style central planning under the guise of well-intentioned environmentalism."<ref>{{cite web|title=Local activists call for public action on environmental and sustainability initiatives|url=https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/articles/sustainability/|author=Brian Wheeler|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|publishdate=June 2, 2011|accessdate=January 19, 2020}}</ref>
 
On June 8, 2011, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors voted 4-2 to withdraw from ICLEI. During a public comment period prior to the vote, 83 individuals addressed the board, largely on the topic of whether or not the County should continue membership in ICLEI, and whether or not to accept a regional planning grant. Supervisors Boyd and Snow expressed concern that ICLEI sought to dictate, control, and/or monitor citizens' behaviors, to include their energy usage. Supervisors Mallek and Rooker indicated that the membership provided County staff with software and expertise that would assist in estimating greenhouse gas emissions in the County. Supervisors Snow, Thomas, Boyd, and Dorrier voted in favor of a motion to direct the County Executive to withdraw from ICLEI; supervisors Mallek and Rooker voted in oppositon to the motion.<ref name="AlbBOSminutes20110608" /> <ref>{{cite-cville|title=ICLEI is out|url=https://www.c-ville.com/ICLEI_is_out/|author=Brendan Fitzgerald|publishdate=June 13, 2011|accessdate=January 18, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Supervisors drop ICLEI membership but renew grant commitment|url=https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/articles/iclei-dropped/|author=Sean Tubbs|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|publishdate=June 9, 2011|accessdate=January 18, 2020}}</ref>


On September 18, 2019, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors voted 6-0 to direct staff to rejoin ICLEI.<ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County Board of Supervisors actions report for September 18, 2019|url=https://albemarle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=E1&ID=654954&GUID=CB9A663C-00F2-4F03-8A8F-ACBB2B388A8A|publisher=Albemarle County|location=Lane Auditorium, County Office Building|publishdate=November 15, 2019|accessdate=January 19, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |title=Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting- September 18, 2019|url=http://albemarle.granicus.com/player/clip/403?meta_id=74679|at=0:27:50|type=Video recording|accessdate=January 19, 2020}}</ref> On October 16, 2019, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 (one member was absent) to adopt greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, aiming to cut emissions 45% by 2030 (relative to estimated 2008 levels), and to acheive net zero emissions by 2050.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle adopts greenhouse gas reduction goals|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/albemarle-adopts-greenhouse-gas-reduction-goals/article_23abd308-37e8-5230-b5bf-d0e3886217c2.html|author=Allison Wrabel|publishdate=October 16, 2019|accessdate=January 18, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County Board of Supervisors actions report for October 16, 2019|url=https://albemarle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=E1&ID=654957&GUID=0B789E25-81A8-485C-A0B9-BB7EBA4A75C3|publisher=Albemarle County|location=Lane Auditorium, County Office Building|publishdate=December 16, 2019|accessdate=January 18, 2020}}</ref>  
On September 18, 2019, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors voted 6-0 to direct staff to rejoin ICLEI.<ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County Board of Supervisors actions report for September 18, 2019|url=https://albemarle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=E1&ID=654954&GUID=CB9A663C-00F2-4F03-8A8F-ACBB2B388A8A|publisher=Albemarle County|location=Lane Auditorium, County Office Building|publishdate=November 15, 2019|accessdate=January 19, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |title=Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting- September 18, 2019|url=http://albemarle.granicus.com/player/clip/403?meta_id=74679|at=0:27:50|type=Video recording|accessdate=January 19, 2020}}</ref> On October 16, 2019, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 (one member was absent) to adopt greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, aiming to cut emissions 45% by 2030 (relative to estimated 2008 levels), and to acheive net zero emissions by 2050.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle adopts greenhouse gas reduction goals|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/albemarle-adopts-greenhouse-gas-reduction-goals/article_23abd308-37e8-5230-b5bf-d0e3886217c2.html|author=Allison Wrabel|publishdate=October 16, 2019|accessdate=January 18, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County Board of Supervisors actions report for October 16, 2019|url=https://albemarle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=E1&ID=654957&GUID=0B789E25-81A8-485C-A0B9-BB7EBA4A75C3|publisher=Albemarle County|location=Lane Auditorium, County Office Building|publishdate=December 16, 2019|accessdate=January 18, 2020}}</ref>  
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*{{cite web |title=Boyd seeks end to Albemarle’s ‘Cool Counties’ initiative and questions joint planning project|url=http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2011/05/boyd-iclei.html|author=Sean Tubbs|work=Charlottesville Tomorrow''|publisher=|location=|publishdate=May 5, 2011|accessdate=May 10, 2011}}
*{{cite web |title=Tea Party hosting forum to review local sustainability initiatives|url=http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2011/03/tea_party_sustainability.html|author=Brian Wheeler|work=Charlottesville Tomorrow''|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 17, 2011|accessdate=May 10, 2011}}
*{{cite web |title=U.S. Cool Counties Stabilization Declaration|url=http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/index.php/Cool_Counties|author=|work=''|publisher=Cvillepedia|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=May 10, 2011}}

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ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is an international organization in which membership includes more than 1200 cities, towns, and counties, to commit to the environmental sustainability.

Local Involvement


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Albemarle County was a member of ICLEI from late 2007 through mid-2011, and resumed membership in late 2019.

Albemarle County staff first applied for membership in ICLEI on October 3, 2007. In statements to the Board of Supervisors on June 8, 2011, the County's Environmental Compliance Manager indicated that staff had applied for ICLEI membership in 2007 based on their judgement that the technical expertise and software offered by ICLEI would assist staff's research into climate protection programs, consistent with prior Board of Supervisors interest in the topic. After Albmelarle County adopted the Cool Counties resolution on December 5, 2007, Albemarle County staff developed a greenhouse gas emissions inventory, utilizing software tools supported by ICLEI.[1]

Opposition to Albemarle County's membership in ICLEI grew in 2011. In March 2011, the Jefferson Area Tea Party held a forum to review local sustainability initiatives, inviting speakers critical of international sustainability agendas.[2] On May 4, 2011, Supervisor Ken Boyd stated his opposition to ICLEI membership and the Cool Counties initiative, out of concern that continued participation would have a negative impact on citizens by influencing their behavior.[3] [4] At a press conference on June 2, 2011, the Chairwoman of the Jefferson Area Tea Party expressed concern that some sustainability initiatives constitute a "radical political agenda that strives to impose big government-style central planning under the guise of well-intentioned environmentalism."[5]

On June 8, 2011, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors voted 4-2 to withdraw from ICLEI. During a public comment period prior to the vote, 83 individuals addressed the board, largely on the topic of whether or not the County should continue membership in ICLEI, and whether or not to accept a regional planning grant. Supervisors Boyd and Snow expressed concern that ICLEI sought to dictate, control, and/or monitor citizens' behaviors, to include their energy usage. Supervisors Mallek and Rooker indicated that the membership provided County staff with software and expertise that would assist in estimating greenhouse gas emissions in the County. Supervisors Snow, Thomas, Boyd, and Dorrier voted in favor of a motion to direct the County Executive to withdraw from ICLEI; supervisors Mallek and Rooker voted in oppositon to the motion.[1] [6] [7]

On September 18, 2019, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors voted 6-0 to direct staff to rejoin ICLEI.[8] [9] On October 16, 2019, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 (one member was absent) to adopt greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, aiming to cut emissions 45% by 2030 (relative to estimated 2008 levels), and to acheive net zero emissions by 2050.[10] [11]


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Web. Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meeting minutes for June 8, 2011, Albemarle County, Lane Auditorium, County Office Building, Approved August 3, 2011, retrieved January 18, 2020.
  2. Web. Tea Party hosting forum to review local sustainability initiatives, Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow, March 16, 2011, retrieved January 19, 2020.
  3. Web. Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meeting minutes for May 4, 2011, Albemarle County, Lane Auditorium, County Office Building, Approved October 5, 2011, retrieved January 19, 2020.
  4. Web. Boyd seeks end to Albemarle’s ‘Cool Counties’ initiative and questions joint planning project, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, May 5, 2011, retrieved January 19, 2020.
  5. Web. Local activists call for public action on environmental and sustainability initiatives, Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow, June 2, 2011, retrieved January 19, 2020.
  6. Web. ICLEI is out, Brendan Fitzgerald, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, June 13, 2011, retrieved January 18, 2020.
  7. Web. Supervisors drop ICLEI membership but renew grant commitment, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, June 9, 2011, retrieved January 18, 2020.
  8. Web. Albemarle County Board of Supervisors actions report for September 18, 2019, Albemarle County, Lane Auditorium, County Office Building, November 15, 2019, retrieved January 19, 2020.
  9. Web. Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting- September 18, 2019, retrieved January 19, 2020.
  10. Web. Albemarle adopts greenhouse gas reduction goals, Allison Wrabel, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, October 16, 2019, retrieved January 18, 2020.
  11. Web. Albemarle County Board of Supervisors actions report for October 16, 2019, Albemarle County, Lane Auditorium, County Office Building, December 16, 2019, retrieved January 18, 2020.