Kettering Sustainability Committee

Committee Overview

The City of Kettering is committed to incorporating environmentally sustainable practices and initiatives through active research, education, discussion with residents and business owners, and continuous review of emerging technology and best practices.

In response to a recent planning retreat, the Kettering City Council determined that sustainability is a priority issue. To facilitate the process of determining the direction and scope of projects recommended to City Leaders, the City of Kettering is seeking a team of dedicated volunteers willing to serve as an advisory body. The scope of the Sustainability Committee will include research, discussion, written communication, and advocacy.

Individuals interested in this committee should:

Be committed to providing two years of service to the committee. This includes availability to actively and regularly participate in monthly committee and subcommittee meetings at a time convenient to committee members.
Be willing to serve on a subcommittee group to investigate a specific topic or project.
Engage in respectful, open discussion of topics presented with the goal to find common ground for the benefit of the City of Kettering residents and business owners.

Application

To be considered for the Sustainability Committee, please answer all questions completely. Each application will be reviewed. If you are selected for an in-person interview, you will be contacted directly. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Name * Required
First Middle Last
Address * Required
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Phone Number
Email
Why are you motivated to join the City of Kettering Sustainability Committee?
What value might you contribute to this committee (i.e. skills, talents, training)?
Who is your current, or who was, your most recent employer?
Are you a current .student, and where are you enrolled?
If you are retired, are you actively engaged in other organizations or volunteer initiatives?
In a broad context, what do you perceive are the major areas of environmental sustainability that should be addressed?
Locally, what environmental sustainability issues do you think should be a priority for the City of Kettering to address in the next 1 to 5 years? Please list the top priority first and lowest priority last.
What long term goal(s) do you think should be planned for the City of Kettering? Think 10 to 20 years into the future.
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