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The Office of Environmental Sustainability resulted from the efforts of over 80 committed Milwaukeeans convened by Mayor Tom Barrett in April 2005 to map the future course of Milwaukee’s efforts to be “green.” This diverse “Green Team” included representatives from City government, non-profit organizations, utilities, local universities, and a variety of businesses: banking, architecture, construction, manufacturing and real estate developers.
This office will be the primary mechanism for the Mayor to ensure that Green goals and strategies are incorporated into the City’s day-to-day operations. It will also leverage the resources of people and organizations outside of government to pursue community goals. The Green Team views this office not as a new bureaucratic structure, but as an investment in Milwaukee that will save costs in the long term and improve operational efficiencies.
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