Today, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon made a proclamation in recognition of a triptych of earth-friendly 50-year local and statewide events.
From the proclamation:
Now, therefore, I, Beth A. Weldon, the Mayor of the City and Borough of Juneau, do hereby proclaim a Juneau commemoration on Earth Day, April 22, 2020 as the “50/50/50 Day”. This day I commemorate Earth Day for 50 years, Juneau’s Sea Week for 50 years and proclaim that Juneau is a leader in assisting our state meet its energy policy of producing 50% renewable energy by 2025. I call upon all residents of Alaska’s Capital City to join me in celebrating Juneau’s leadership on Earth Day.
Read the Mayor’s full declaration here! Thank you Mayor Weldon!