Leaders in the Race
These leaders are committing to bold targets and immediate action to put their communities on the path to climate neutrality
Mayor Melvin Carter
Saint Paul, Minnesota
“The City of Saint Paul stands with communities across our nation as part of Cities Race to Zero”
Commissioner Anna Hansen
Santa Fe County, New Mexico
“Santa Fe County is dedicated to achieving climate neutrality and protecting our stunning landscape.”
Mayor
Ravi Bhalla
Hoboken, New Jersey
“I’m proud to say that the City of Hoboken is a proud participant in the Race to Zero”
Mayor Sam Liccardo
San José, California
“In partnership with cities throughout the world, we can create a more sustainable planet, particularly for our most vulnerable communities.”
Mayor Melanie Piana
Ferndale, Michigan
“Ferndale is committed to doing our part as a small city to impact the global effort to address climate change.”
President of Council Linda Slocum
Oberlin, Ohio
“Oberlin remains committed to reaching our goals related to greenhouse gas emissions.”
Mayor Joy Cooper
Hallandale Beach, Florida
“We are taking climate change seriously by joining the Cities Race to Zero… The climate crisis requires bold action now.”
Mayor Steven Fulop
Jersey City, New Jersey
“I’m proud to be a part of this global call to action to promote a healthier, cleaner, and more resilient environment now and for future generations to come.”
Mayor Steven Grant
Boynton Beach, Florida
“Participating in Race to Zero will give our City the needed support to accelerate our commitment and provide an actionable roadmap toward a healthier and greener future for all our residents.”
Mayor Lauren Poe
Gainesville, Florida
“In Gainesville, our mission is to center equity in all decisions we make on behalf of our community. This includes working towards a sustainable city now and for our future.”
Select Board
Acton, Massachusetts
“Town of Acton residents declared a Climate Emergency last year, demonstrating their commitment to a better, more sustainable future for all.”
Mayor Paul
Town of Davie, Florida
“The people of Davie are champions of the environment and we look forward to working with the other participating local governments around the world to develop pathways to a zero carbon future.”
Mayor Will Hall
Shoreline, Washington
“Shoreline is committed to reducing our fair share of greenhouse gas emissions and working towards a
more sustainable, equitable, and resilient future.”
Mayor Torre
Aspen, Colorado
“Race to Zero is important to Aspen’s City Council and the community because it shows our commitment to meaningful climate action and demonstrates to the world that Aspen is invested in the global climate future.”
Mayor Scott J. Brook
Coral Springs, Florida
“On behalf of the City of Coral Springs Commissioners and Leadership, I am incredibly pleased that our city has joined the Race to Zero and, by doing so, has solidified our commitment to climate neutrality by 2050.”
Mayor Emily Larson
Duluth, MN
“It is so important for municipalities to lead clearly, boldly, and strategically and to do as much as possible as local governments, in many ways, are the last dam in terms of
combating and holding back climate change. We know there is tremendous work to do and we’ve already invested in solar and moved away from coal. My goal remains making Duluth the greenest city in the country and joining the Race to Zero and committing to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions is a key to meeting this goal.”
Council Member Kelly T. King
Maui County, Hawaii
“The Race to Zero is a sprint, not a marathon. The current U.S. President has stated his concern and support for climate action. Globally, we all need to act, and we need to act now, with determination, intelligence and compassion.”
Mayor Sam Weaver
Boulder, Colorado
“Cities are where integrated solutions, backed up by ambitious policy and urban planning, will be critical in creating the systemic change needed to create more sustainable, equitable and prosperous world”
Mayor Ron Nirenberg
San Antonio, Texas
“The Race to Zero initiative will be instrumental for accelerating the strategies detailed in San Antonio’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050”.
Mayor Buddy Dyer
Orlando, Florida
“The impact of COVID-19 further emphasizes the immediate need to address challenges like energy burden, food insecurity, digital divide, and affordable housing. Joining the Cities Race to Zero campaign will further our commitments in these areas.”
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Miami-Dade County, Florida
“No one goverenment or community group can accomplish this alone. We’re in a race requiring determination and unprecedented teamwork as we hand the baton off to each other.”
Mayor Casillas Salas
Chula Vista, California
“Climate change is already impacting our community, but by achieving our Race to Zero goals, we can minimize its impact and set an example for how to work together to address climate change globally.”
Commissioner Sue Shink
Washtenaw County, Michigan
“Our community depends on a stable climate for our quality of life. Reaching carbon neutrality while advocating for broader systemic changes is what we can work on with the resources we have.”
Mayor Donna Meyers
Santa Cruz, California
“The Race to Zero is aligned with the City of Santa Cruz’s climate commitments providing support critical to identifying our community’s most equitable pathway to carbon neutrality.”
Council Member Robert Werner
Concord, New Hampshire
“Joining communities across the globe to highlight climate ambition and support the transition to a clean energy economy is an opportunity to continue to drive local action.”
Mayor Justin Wilson
Alexandria, Virginia
“The City of Alexandria joins the global Cities Race to Zero campaign to demonstrate our commitment and leadership to support the global effort to drive climate action solutions.”
Mayor Barbara Halliday
Hayward, California
“As a leader in environmental protection and green practices in the San Francisco Bay Area, the City of Hayward is proud to join the Race to Zero and work with communities across the nation to create a more resilient environment now and for generations to come.”
Mayor Clint Folsom
Town of Superior, Colorado
“The Town of Superior is excited and grateful for the opportunity to join the global Cities Race to Zero and are committed to making climate action and sustainability one of our main priorities.”
Mayor Jeni Arndt
Fort Collins, Colorado
“Joining Cities Race to Zero means taking bold and accelerated action to address these impacts for Fort Collins and doing our part for global climate change.”
Mayor Steve Geller
Broward County, Florida
“As a coastal community, where most of our landscape is mere inches or feet above sea level, Broward County is on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Broward is proud to take our place among hundreds of other local governments and thousands of groups around the world in the Race to Zero! Let’s get to work!”
Mayor Andy Schor
City of Lansing, Michigan
“Since first taking office, I have been committed to sustainability and climate action planning. I look forward to this program enhancing our work toward a more sustainable world.”
Chairman Fosbury
Blaine County, Idaho
“As a small, rural community, the Cities Race to Zero offers a like-minded community of leaders that shares our resolve to take far-reaching actions.”
Mayor DuBois
Palo Alto, California
“We have set an aggressive goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent below 1990 levels by the year 2030, which represents our fair share of the global 50% emissions reduction needed. We recognize the global climate emergency and are proud to be a part of the solution by thinking globally and acting locally.”
Mayor Bradshaw
Ketchum, Idaho
“We’re committed to taking ambitious and positive climate actions for the benefit of generations to come.”
Mayor Burke
Hailey, Idaho
“We are committed to achieving ambitious clean energy goals to protect the Big Wood River watershed, the heart and soul of our community.”
Chief Climate Officer Rink
Denver, Colorado
“Denver stands with ICLEI member cities and nation around the world to confront this existential crisis, and the Race to Zero is the most valuable framework for achieving our goals.”
Mayor Kim Baxter
Durango, Colorado
“The climate emergency cannot be solved by any one community alone, we must all do our part to reach our crucial collective goals. As a rural mountain town, our climate impact may not be as large as a city of millions, but communities like ours stand on the front lines when it comes to feeling the impacts of climate change.”
Mayor Nicola Armacost
Hastings-on-Hudson, New York
“The Race to Zero is one of the most important initiatives of our time, and setting science-based targets to reach carbon neutrality by 2030 is a key step enabling Hastings-on-Hudson to do its part.”
Vice President of Council Patricia DeMarco
Borough of Forest Hills, Pennsylvania
“Through Proclamation and by action of the Forest Hills Borough Council, we have resolved to adhere to the Climate Action Goals of the Paris Climate Accord of 2015 and have established a goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions throughout the community by 2050.
Mayor Dean Trantalis
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
“As a city on the front lines of the climate change impacts of sea-level rise, it is imperative that the City of Fort Lauderdale join communities across the globe in the effort to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions and lessen those impacts.”
Mayor Lauren McLean
Boise, Idaho
“Working with the ICLEI150 initiative’s team of climate experts, Boise will identify and implement high-impact emissions reduction actions that will clean up our air, support green economic recovery, and spur local innovation.”
Mayor Rick Kriseman
St. Petersburg, Florida
“The CRTZ [Cities Race to Zero] network and commitments will help us learn together, further measure impact against science-based targets, and share out the positive outcomes for our collective futures.”
City Council President Norm Belanger
Commissioner Brigid Shea
Travis County, Texas
Mayor Hudspeth
Denton, Texas
Mayor Brantz
Town of Boone, North Carolina
Former Mayor Bill Peduto
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mayor Frank Cownie
Des Moines, Iowa
Mayor Christopher Taylor
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Mayor Fleetwood
Bellingham, Washington
Mayor Sandeen
Lexington, Massachusetts
Mayor Sue Himmelrich
Santa Monica, California