Letter: Tahoe Chamber proud to support City Council resolution

The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) was proud to be one of the fourteen organizations and individuals who spoke in favor of the proposed City Council Resolution establishing renewable energy and carbon emissions reduction goals at Tuesday’s Council meeting.

A standing room only crowd applauded enthusiastically when the Council voted unanimously to support the resolution after proponent Nick Exline offered several minor but important amendments on behalf of the community-based “100% Renewable Collaborative.”

“The chamber found the proposal consistent with principles identified in our adopted community vision, including our sustainability and business ethic principles,” said Steve Teshara, the Chamber’s Government Affairs Liaison. “We are committed to supporting policies and advocating for programs that promote economic, environmental and community sustainability. Business plays a key role in community leadership and encouraging and practicing a stewardship ethic that aligns with our natural environment.”

Teshara and other speakers noted that the proposal was also consistent with the City’s new Vision Statement, adopted earlier this year, “We will reflect the national treasure in which we live.”