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Sustainable Norcross Commission
Meetings (All meetings are Open to the Public)
- Meetings are held at City Hall on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm, unless modified due to holidays or scheduling conflicts.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Agendas & Minutes
Members
Seven member board with two-year terms. To contact the board, you may send an email to sustainable@norcrossga.net.Member | Term Expiration | |
Bea Grossman, Chair |
December 1, 2021 |
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Laura Hernandez | March 4, 2022 |
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Bob Evely |
January 4, 2023 | |
Linda DeMaris | January 4, 2023 |
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Susan Bell | January 4, 2023 | |
Jackie Morgan | April 5, 2022 | |
Colin Steuterman | April 5, 2022 |
Mission
The Sustainable Norcross Commission is a seven-member citizen panel appointed by the City Council. Our purpose is to:
- Advise Mayor and Council on environmental sustainability matters
- Assist the city in maintaining platinum certification in the ARC Green Communities program
- Educate and inspire Norcross residents and businesses to be leaders in sustainability
- Develop and implement new sustainability innovations in our community
What We Do as a Sustainability Commission:
Sustainability refers to "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."*
Our initiative focuses on the areas of:
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The commission assists the City in achieving and maintaining certification in the Green Communities program of the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) as described on the ARC website.
*Source: Our Common Future, report of the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development (or Brundtland Commission), 1987.
Volunteering
Decisions and actions of a sustainable community have a positive impact on people, planet, and profit. Together, we can imagine Norcross as a sustainable community. Volunteer with others in activities and initiatives that are "preserving our future by living smarter today." Visit “Volunteer Opportunities” under the Sustainable Norcross tab.
Norcross Sustainability Plan - Strategic Plan
The plan commits Norcross to
Norcross Sustainability Plan - English
Plan de Sostenibilidad Norcross - Espanol
Norcross Sustainability Plan Brochure - English
Plan de Sostenibilidad Norcross Brochure - Espanol
Norcross is now a Bee City!
On September 4, 2018, Mayor and Council passed a resolution to become a certified Bee City USA affiliate, committing to take actionable steps in creating a pollinator-friendly environment. Learn more here.