Sustainability
City of Elgin Sustainability Commission
The Sustainability Commission is made up of nine community volunteers and one student representative. The commission was created to assist the city and promote sustainability for the city (link to view Municipal Code 3.87 - Sustainability Commission).
Commission Regular Meetings
Sustainability Commission Regular Meetings are open to the public and generally occur, as follows:
- Time: Second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Edward Schock Centre of Elgin, West Conference Room, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120
Commission Agendas and Minutes
Commission Members
| Chairperson Tom Armstrong Commissioner Jeff Biss Commissioner Dan Brosier Commissioner Francisco Garcia Commissioner [Vacant] Council Liaison Carol Rauschenberger | Commissioner Sharene Gould-Dulabaum Commissioner Katie Gronke Commissioner David Jurina Commissioner Dekovia Livingston Student Representative [Vacant] City Staff Liaison Kristin Youngmeyer |
Apply to be a Commissioner
Apply to be a Sustainability Commissioner at cityofelgin.org/boards (link to webpage on City Boards and Commissions and how to apply).. Applications will be kept on file for 12 months, and reviewed as vacancies occur.
Sustainability Commission Work Groups
The Sustainability Commission Work Groups meet monthly, and are open to the public. Community members are welcome and encouraged to participate in work group meetings.
| Work Group | Meeting Details |
| Carbon Reduction | First Wednesday of the month 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Centre of Elgin, West Conference Room |
| Sustainable Communications | Third Wednesday of the month 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Centre of Elgin, West Conference Room |
| Urban Resiliency Work Group | Fourth Thursday of the month 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Centre of Elgin, West Conference Room |