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Sustainability Commission
About the Commission
The Sustainability Commission is dedicated to the protection, stewardship, and improvement of the environment in the interest of the health, prosperity, and welfare of the Green Bay community for present and future generations.
- How appointed: appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council
- Number of members: 9, including one alder and one employee member. Members should have a demonstrated interest or expertise environmental and sustainable practices.
- Length of terms: 36 months
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
| Name | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|
| Seth Hoffmeister, Chair | August 2018 | August 2024 |
| Ned Dorff, Vice Chair | September 2018 | September 2023 |
| Alder Mark Steuer | April 2022 | Term of Office |
| Prof. John Arendt | June 2019 | August 2023 |
| Kaurie Mihm, PRF | November 2019 | November 2025 |
| Christa Kananen | December 2022 | December 2023 |
| Julia Noordyk | September 2018 | December 2024 |
| Mark Walter | August 2018 | August 2024 |
| Amy Kox | October 2021 | November 2025 |
Sustainability Commission Documents
Planned Natural Landscaping Registration
The City and Sustainability Commission finds it is in the public's interests to encourage diverse landscape treatments throughout the City, particularly those landscape elements that support the preservation, restoration, and management of native plant communities, healthy pollinator communities, and soil and water conservation.
Planned Natural Landscaping is a planned, intentional, and maintained area which may include, without limitation, trees, shrubs, and native plants, or vegetation associated with a rain garden.
Registration is required for Planned Natural Landscaping in the City of Green Bay, submit an online application.
Mission Statement
The Sustainability Commission is dedicated to the protection, stewardship, and improvement of the environment in the interest of the health, prosperity, and welfare of the Green Bay community for present and future generations.
Contact Us
Email Seth Hoffmeister, Chair of the Sustainability Commission
Email Ned Dorff, Vice Chair of the Sustainability Commission
Email Melissa Schmitz, Staff Member
Solar Panels
The Sustainability Commission worked with Eland Electric to install solar panels in two different locations in the City of Green Bay.