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Ashland climate and energy committee seeks input Monday Dec 5, 2016 at 10:41 AM Dec 5, 2016 at 10:41 AM Local report The Climate and Energy Action Plan Ad Hoc Committee, City staff and the consultant project team will hold a third and final scheduled public open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, to update the community on the status of the project and to seek feedback on the recently released draft plan.The open house will be held on the Southern Oregon University campus in the Rogue River Room at the Stevenson Union. The draft plan represents the culmination of a yearlong process involving key community members, city staff and the mayor-appointed ad hoc committee. The plan offers a coordinated set of goals and strategies to guide city and community action for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing the community for local impacts from climate change. The event will include a panel presentation by committee members, the consultant and city staff. Committee members will also be available for one-on-one and small group discussions about the plan, the process, the goals, strategies and actions. The draft plan is available to view in advance at www.ashland.or.us/draftCEAP. An online survey and project background information is also available at www.ashland.or.us/climateplan for those that are not able to attend.