Sustainability Commission

Responsibilities

  • Provide Advice to staff and the Board on successful implementation of the Climate Action Plan, including suggestions on how that work can be performed more efficiently and effectively.
  • Advise the Board on opportunities to realize equity and fairness across the diverse communities of Contra Costa County in sustainability programs that support the Climate Action Plan.
  • Provide suggestions to staff and the Board on how to better engage Contra Costa County residents and businesses on sustainability issues and implementation of the Climate Action Plan.

The Sustainability Commission Bylaws provide more information about how the Commission is organized and operates.

Agenda/Meetings

Most Recent Agenda
All Agendas

The Sustainability Commission meets every other month on the fourth Monday, 5-7 p.m. (the December meeting is earlier in the month).  Meetings are held online for now. Agendas are posted online a few days before the meeting. 

2023 Meeting Dates

February 27
April 24
June 26
August 28
October 23
December 11 

Attend a Sustainability Commission Meeting

Attend Meeting Online
https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/84209078212
Meeting ID:  8595 953 4155

Attend by Telephone:

Toll: 214-765-0478 

Toll Free: 888-278-0254


Sign up for Notifications

To sign up for Sustainability Commission email or SMS alerts, please visit the County’s Notify Me page. You will need to log in and go the Sustainability Commission, located under Agenda Center.

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  3. Meeting Recordings
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Members

The Sustainability Commission consists of twelve members and five alternates, selected as follows:

  • Five members - one member from each Supervisorial district (must be a resident of that district), nominated by the Supervisor for that district, and approved by the Board of Supervisors. Each Supervisor also appoints an alternate;
  • Two members representing community groups whose mission includes sustainability and/or environmental issues;
  • Two members representing commercial groups or organizations whose business focuses on sustainability and/or environmental issues;
  • Two members representing environmental justice issues and who live in a disadvantaged community, and who represent the geographic diversity of the County;
  • One member representing an education or research institution.

Current Committee Roster