OAKLAND COUNTY

CAN BE A CLIMATE LEADER

THE PLATFORM

Lead on Climate

Oakland County should join governments around the world pledging to curb climate
change: End emissions by county operations by 2030, end emissions county-wide by 2050, and
create a Sustainability Office to lead the effort to reach these goals and make our county
sustainable for all of us and for future generations.

Lead on Justice

Environmental damage falls heaviest on poor and minority communities. Oakland
County needs to protect the vulnerable from climate and other environmental calamities: upgrade
water and sanitation, support affordable clean transit and affordable clean energy in our
communities. And protect voting, so our people can protect themselves and their future.

Lead on Jobs

The climate transition ahead will create the opportunity for new jobs, with changes in
every industry. Oakland County can help lead on good green jobs and businesses that will be
here for the future – jobs and businesses that will make our future work.

Jobs, and Justice Platform is Available Here

THE 2020 VERSION IS STILL AVAILABLE: Read the 2020 Climate, Jobs, and Justice Platform Here

ABOUT

The Oakland County Climate Campaign emerged in December 2019 as a response to the growing threat of climate change and the need for local governments to take action. However, the ideas contained within the movement began long before that date. In fact, the platform we created is based on bringing together the works of many movements under a common vision. We want to make Oakland County a model for environmental leadership in the United States. Our transition to a cleaner economy can be one that benefits all people. It must make clean, green technology accessible and affordable to all people. We're a growing movement, just as diverse as Oakland County itself. Together, we can achieve climate justice for all.

Since Feb. 27, 2020 Kick-Off (Updated December 2020)

400+

Citizen-Activists Engaged

170

Petitions Collected

07*

Public Events Held

Commissioner

Meetings

*Find Our Next Public Event on Facebook

VOLUNTEER

Our movement is volunteer-driven. We're building grassroots teams in every city and district in Oakland County. Together, we are creating a viable path towards a livable planet for our children and grandchildren. We always need new volunteers to help give presentations to their churches, communities, and neighbors. We also need people to meet with their elected officials. If you'd like to learn more or get involved, click the link.