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Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission - Members are appointed by the Mayor

The Englewood Environmental Commission is charged with the protection, development of natural resources in the City. Seven members and two alternates are appointed by the Mayor. Terms of office are three years. Meetings are held the second Monday of the month at 7:30 pm in the Library Basement, Room 2.ard


Members                                                                 Term Expires
Crystal Brown      (Ward 3, District 4)                    12/31/2023

Jack Silberman  (Ward 3, District 3)  Co-Chair          12/31/2023

Eda Greenbaum                                              12/31/23  
        
Dr. Michael Passow   (Ward 3, District 2)               12/31/2024

Daniel Nyman                                                 12/31/2023

June Gregg   (Ward 4, District 1)                              12/31/23

Max Walters  (Ward 4, District 3)                             12/31/2024

Mary Truesdale (Alternate #)  (Ward 4, District 1)           12/31/23

Steven Wiessner, Flat Rock Brook Nature Center           Liaison





I use this photo to remind myself
of what blacktop & callous individuals
did to one of the most plush places
in the City of Englewood.
Mission Statement
  • The Environmental Commission has a special responsibility to the citizens of Englewood: 
  • to support and protect the natural resources of the city. To that end, the Commission will advise the City Council, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Department of Public Works and other city agencies on environmental issues that impact Englewood. 
  • It will assist in the analysis, development, and implementation of sustainability programs and projects, 
  • promote environmental education, 
  • inform citizens on environmental issues and how they can be addressed, 
  • and coordinate community involvement in these efforts. 
The commission will work with the Mayor and the Englewood Green Team to further this mission and achieve its goals.

Goals
  • Support the resolution for Sustainability in the City of Englewood, submitted to the City Council in October 2007 and endorsed by the Council in January 2008, to ensure action on the initiatives. This will include research, obtaining expert advice, and promoting citizen involvement. 
  • Cooperate with the Department of Public Works in the care, maintenance 
  • and planting of City trees. 
  • Review tree ordinances and publicize regulations on tree removal and penalties for illegal removal. 
  • Support code enforcement of the regulations, including fines. 
  • Develop the Partners of the Environmental Commission, who will share information on programs they are sponsoring in their organizations, research a concern of their own or a commission initiative, 
  • and report to the commission at quarterly
    meetings. Partners may also be involved in other functions such as education , publicity, graphics and assisting at programs. 
  • Improve communication with the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. 
  • Provide information helpful to citizens as they make environmental decisions. 
  • Review the 1970 resolution establishing the Environmental Commission and
    update as needed. 
  • Present reports to the community on a regular basis.

What Environmental Commissions Do


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