Some good news in Appleton following their Climate Resiliency Task Force recommendations. The City has named Steve Schrage their first Project and Resiliency Manager. We have submitted the following Letter to the Editor to the Post-Crescent:
“The League of Women Voters Appleton-Fox Cities commends the City of Appleton on their recent decision to retitle and expand Steve Schrage's position to Project and Resiliency Manager. This newly defined role in the City’s Facilities Management department is definitely a step in the right direction following the City’s 2021 Task Force on Climate Resiliency report.
Schrage has certifications in energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable development. He will serve as an adviser to department directors as the city works toward reducing its carbon footprint. This new focus gives Schrage the opportunity to research the creation of a climate change commission, another recommendation of the City’s Climate Task Force which our League applauds.
Our local League studied climate issues in 2020 and 2021. We defined resilience as the ability to anticipate, prepare, and recover more quickly from climate events. Appleton’s preparation for climate crises will benefit all of our citizens. Funding climate change preparedness is more fiscally responsible than repairing the increasingly frequent damage of severe weather.
Thank you to Mayor Jake Woodford, Director Dean Gazza, Director Jay Ratchman, and members of Appleton’s Common Council for seeing the importance of focusing staff efforts and coordination on these critical issues.”
What can you do to thank the City for this decision?
Contact the following City officials thanking them:
Mayor Jake Woodford’s Contact Info
Facilities Director Dean Gazza’s Contact Info
Human Resource Director Jay Ratchman’s Contact Info
Common Council Contact Info