We are seeking a Climate Action and Environment Committee member at large to serve in a voluntary capacity for a two-year term beginning January 26, 2026.
The Climate Action and Environment Committee is a Select Committee of Council to advise RMOW staff and Council on matters related to climate change, the environment, and transportation.
The Committee supports proposed climate policy and strategies on local ecosystems, natural assets and biodiversity, climate action plans, the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) and wildfire mitigation work, and transportation.
Committee members
The Committee includes 14 voting members as follows:
- Arthur De Jong, Councillor and Chair
- Jack Crompton, Mayor
- Jen Ford, Councillor
- Virginia Cullen, RMOW Chief Administrative Officer
- James Hallisey, RMOW General Manager of Infrastructure Services
- Alison Jenkins, AWARE, Executive Director
- Whistler Blackcomb Representative
- Vacant, Lil’wat Nation
- Vacant, Squamish Nation
- Frank Savage, Member at Large
- Claude-Anne Godbout-Gauthier, Member at Large
- Andrew Lord, Member at Large
- Claire Ruddy, Member at Large
- Abbey Mellor, Youth Representative
- Vacant, Member at Large
The Committee also includes two non-voting members as follows:
- Denise Taveira, RMOW Administrative Assistant, Recording Secretary
- Luisa Burhenne, RMOW Manager, Climate and Environment, Staff Liaison
Meeting schedule
Thursday, February 5: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Members of the public can join Committee of Council meetings virtually via Teams, where they can observe and listen to the discussion. View instructions (PDF) on joining a meeting through Teams. Committee meetings are open to the public unless the topic relates to a subject included in Section 90 of the Community Charter.