Budgets are a true indication of priorities.  Sunnyvale's budget is now under consideration.  In this time of multiple environmental challenges, will the Sunnyvale Council choose decisive action to accelerate our progress toward its vision of sustainable city or will Council settle for incremental change?

Forecasters predict high temperatures throughout Northern and Central California over the next several days. As demand for electricity rises during extended periods of hot weather, voluntary conservation will be an important part of balancing the supply and demand for electricity.

During this budget cycle, Sunnyvale's Council must decide whether our oft-stated environmental aspirations are to be backed up with a few more resources or a more substantial increase.  Council must determine how important--and how urgent--its sustainability goals are.    

The Sunnyvale City Council is on record as striving for regional leadership in sustainability in one of the most forward-looking areas in the country. Sunnyvale is pledging partner of Sustainable Silicon Valley.  Sunnyvale adopted the Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement. Council has endorsed the expressed desire of citizens at the Visioning Faire for a  truly sustainable city--one that meets our needs without sacrificing the needs of future generations. The City has made great progress in its efforts to become sustainable.