Davis in 250 words (Part 2)

Each Friday we have a chance to see, in 250 words, how all nine candidates line up. Here's my week two answer.

What do you see as the biggest problem facing Davis?

Climate change. There are many problems that may seem more pressing, including the Covid-19 pandemic, deadly fires across the western U.S., public safety reform, fiscal shortfalls, housing shortages, homelessness, and crime. However, climate change will be the defining issue of our generation, and action begins with us.
 
As individuals, we must recognize, learn, act, and educate. There are many ways to contribute, driving less, introducing drought-tolerant landscaping, transitioning from natural gas to electrical energy, composting, taking shorter showers, eating less meat, limiting electricity use during peak hours, supporting businesses that follow best practice, and working together with our neighbors. We must use our energy to normalize actions that push people and businesses to put the planet before themselves.
 
Local government must lead by building, legislating, and collaborating. We need a commission on the climate. We need to implement proper incentives to encourage the reduction of our collective environmental footprint. We need to set high standards for new development. We need to invest in green infrastructure.  We need to work with other cities to promote these policies beyond Davis.
 
Many issues face us, but nearly all are exacerbated by climate change. We need a Green New Deal for Davis, and we need it now.

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