ECONOMIC RECOVERY SOLUTIONS MUST CREATE LOCAL JOBS WHILE TACKLING LONG TERM CHALLENGES LIKE CLIMATE CHANGE. STATEMENT FROM 41 AUSTRALIAN MAYORS AND COUNCILLORS We commit to a sustainable economic recovery. A recovery that creates local jobs We aim to embed, and advocate for, the following actions to recover in a way now and supports industries and that addresses long term challenges, empowers communities and creates a sectors that invest in a zero carbon prosperous future: future and a strong economy. 1. Drive renewable energy and storage within councils and communities The actions we take now must to lower power bills and increase energy independence and resilience. improve liveability for everyone, 2. Accelerate, and advocate for, sustainable transport to future proof cities including the most vulnerable and connect communities and regions. members of society, and make 3. Roll out energy efficiency measures within council and the community to communities more resilient and create jobs, reduce energy costs and create more comfortable homes sustainable. and workplaces. 4. Increase revegetation and urban greening, as well as undertake ecosystem restoration to maintain unique biodiversity, clean air and water and healthy communities. 5. Integrate circular economy principles across council to close the loop on resource use, such as enhancing organic waste collection and processing, to create jobs and cut carbon emissions. 6. Support local businesses to be more sustainable through opportunities like increasing the uptake of renewable energy, aiding energy efficiency upgrades and waste management support. 7. Actively engage communities to provide a clear understanding of the importance and benefits of a sustainable and resilient economic recovery. 8. Prioritise local businesses, skills and suppliers for new or ongoing projects and ensure sustainability is at the core of council purchasing. THIS JOINT STATEMENT IS SIGNED BY: NEW SOUTH WALES Tweed Shire Council SOUTH AUSTRALIA Mayor Chris Cherry Albury City Council City of Adelaide Mayor Kevin Mack Wagga Wagga City Council Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor Mayor Greg Conkey Bellingen Shire Council Alexandrina Council Mayor Dominic King Mayor Keith Parkes Blue Mountains City Council QUEENSLAND City of Charles Sturt Mayor Mark Greenhill Mayor Angela Evans Brisbane City Council Byron Shire Council Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner Mount Barker District Council Mayor Simon Richardson Mayor Ann Ferguson Bundaberg Regional Council Central Coast Council Mayor Jack Dempsey The City of Mitcham Mayor Lisa Matthews Mayor Heather Holmes-Ross Cairns Regional Council Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Bob Manning Deputy Mayor Stephen Lawrence Douglas Shire Council WESTERN AUSTRALIA Georges River Council Councillor Abigail Noli Shire of Augusta-Margaret River Mayor Kevin Greene Noosa Shire Council Councillor Naomi Godden Inner West Council Councillor Brian Stockwell Town of Bassendean Mayor Darcy Byrne Mayor Renée McLennan Lane Cove Council VICTORIA City of Bayswater Mayor Pam Palmer Mayor Dan Bull City of Ballarat Lismore City Council Deputy Mayor Belinda Coates City of Cockburn Councillor Elly Bird Mayor Logan K Howlett Baw Baw Shire Council City of Newcastle Councillor Mikaela Power City of Fremantle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes Mayor Brad Pettitt Mornington Peninsula Shire Parkes Shire Council Mayor Sam Hearn Town of Victoria Park Mayor Ken Keith Mayor Karen Vernon Stonnington City Council Randwick City Council Mayor Steven Stefanopoulos City of Vincent Mayor Danny Said Mayor Emma Cole Rural City of Wangaratta City of Ryde Mayor Dean Rees Mayor Jerome Laxale City of Yarra Shellharbour City Council Mayor Misha Coleman Mayor Marianne Saliba City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore Council Regional Dubbo Image: www.citiespowerpartnership.org.au.