CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
P R O C L A M A T I O N
Declaring September 23 – October 2, 2022 as Drive Electric Week
WHEREAS, in 2011, Plug In America, the Electric Auto Association, and the Sierra Club recognized National Plug In Day to raise awareness of the many benefits of all-electric and plug- in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, the celebration was expanded to National Drive Electric Week, in which attendance more than doubled that of 2013 with over 90,000 people participating in 152 events in 150 cities in 39 U.S. states, Italy, Canada, and The Netherlands; and
WHEREAS, petroleum-fueled vehicles are responsible for 30% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and are a contributing factor to air pollution and climate change, threatening the health of our community members and the sustainability of our planet; and
WHEREAS, the transportation sector needs support to move toward adoption of clean energy technology, including plug -in electric vehicles, that reduces our dependence on foreign fuels and supports a healthy environment and economy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond is de dicated to being a leader in the use of clean energy, establishing policies and programs that conserve energy and promote sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond and the East Bay Electric Vehicle Association will be hosting a Drive Electric Even t and EV Carshare Launch on Wednesday, September 28 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Richmond Civic Center, located at 450 Civic Center Plaza, offering opportunities to see new EV models, learn more about the benefits of EV ownership from vehicle owners, gain access to EV charging equipment, and sign up for financing options, rebates, and related services from community benefit organizations (www.tinyurl.com/RichCADEW2022).
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Richmond City Council do es hereby declare September 23 – October 2, 2022 as Drive Electric Week in the City of Richmond and urges residents to support the aims and goals of this worthwhile effort.
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Mayor Tom Butt
City of Richmond, California
September 20, 2022