We the undersigned citizens of Rye support the Rye City Council adopting a resolution and taking the pledge to become a New York State Climate Smart Community!

Climate Smart Communities is a network of New York communities (151) engaged in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving climate resilience. Adopting the Climate Smart Communities Pledge is a public declaration of leadership and commitment to reducing emissions and adapting to a changing climate. Each Climate Smart Community joins the state's most forward-thinking municipalities in active climate protection. Climate Smart Communities benefit from the experience and knowledge of communities with mature programs, and in turn help other communities to get started. Technical support and guidance is FREE and available from the Climate Smart Community Regional and State Coordinators. The Climate Smart Communities Pledge demonstrates that local government is acting to protect the future of its citizens and of coming generations, reassures concerned citizens and invites everyone to join in doing something about climate change.