24 Old habits. Greed. Confusion ... "the Fog Bank." The relatively slow pace of climate change, that makes the changes harder for us primates to see and feel concerned about. The many distractions that are so important to us. The reluctance many people feel, to grind their guts about something that feels uncontrollable. The well-founded conviction that "the people in charge," in the Federal government are abysmally unfit. 6/1/2016 6:08 PM 25 - the will to break old habits 6/1/2016 4:55 PM 26 larger scale action requires state/federal action more so than (small town) local. Doesn't mean don't do anything, but big changes need to happen at higher levels 6/1/2016 3:17 PM 27 First, writing surveys designed to make folks answer questions the way you want the survey to turn out only fools your useful idiots. Next look at all sides of the issue, not just the side you like. How can you make an informed decision if you don't look at all the facets? 6/1/2016 3:07 PM 28 Citizens' desire for autonomy; lack of willingness to share land and resources. In America, we consider it our right to do whatever we choose, regardless of the consequences. Even in rural China every house has a solar hot water heater on the roof. Solar is subsidized there; large buildings have massive, living, green roofs. In France, giant furnaces with scrubbers on them incinerate garbage; there is mass public transport all over Europe. 6/1/2016 2:22 PM 29 Intermediary entities profiting from certifications and restrictions. 6/1/2016 2:01 PM 30 People won't change their habits unless something is easy to change without much disruption (ie. if they can take the bus with little planning or waiting, if they can find a lovely recycled glass countertop they love as much as Italian marble, etc. ) 6/1/2016 1:47 PM 31 Apathy 6/1/2016 1:28 PM 32 Apathy. The reality that so far we are not experiencing anything very painful or even inconvenient related to climate change. 6/1/2016 1:27 PM 33 Chamber of Commerce, too much control of the narrative, and continually obstructive to real change. City staff incompetent. 6/1/2016 1:13 PM 34 No one wants to address Animal Agriculture... it is the ultimate taboo - and the ultimate way each of us can reduce our footprint in a very big way. 6/1/2016 12:51 PM 35 Same as anywhere. Getting full participation and a full buy-in by the citizens and businesses. 6/1/2016 12:49 PM 36 financial constraints, time needed for implementation 6/1/2016 12:38 PM 37 Apathy, lack of understanding, low priority over other things. 6/1/2016 10:53 AM 38 Lack of incentives to make change. Not enough "peer" pressure to change. 6/1/2016 10:48 AM 39 A general commitment to going through processes (and sometimes creating plans that are never adopted) in lieu of making meaningful changes that result in outcomes. 5/31/2016 7:09 PM 40 Businesses might feel negatively impacted. Cost to install solar panels and purchase electric vehicles might be prohibitive for many people. We need to have greater incentives. Partner with dealerships. 5/29/2016 7:08 AM 41 State laws on growth. Overcoming resistance to change. 5/28/2016 10:39 AM 42 Chamber of Commerce, Board of Realtors, many tourist industry businesses are appearing like climate deniers. It threatens their livelihood to the detriment of Ashland people. 5/27/2016 12:47 PM 43 Convincing people it is more costly to take no action, that your actions matter even if other states outside Oregon are not convinced at this time. 5/26/2016 11:22 AM 44 Taxes 5/26/2016 9:48 AM 45 Household goods and food is a v.high portion of GHG inventory, but is very difficult to understand, measure, and affect. The recent paper bag law shows how difficult it is to REQUIRE people to change their habits. 5/25/2016 10:40 PM 46 People's addiction to cars/trucks. Downtown merchants' addiction to parking. General over-consumption. Everyone has an axe to grind, some loony. In general, city government talks too much and has trouble reaching decisions/conclusions; action needed!! 5/25/2016 3:07 PM 47 Does the city encourage homeowner self sufficiency? More use of Solar and wind would would help the whole west coast elec supply. I didn't know you were working on this plan. Let more people know!! 5/25/2016 2:57 AM 48 city council will not make big changes especially in electric rates and solar installations. 5/24/2016 8:29 PM 49 Any measures we take to reduce GHG emissions must be socially equitable. We must not displace low income people, students, elderly or disabled people because of higher costs for energy or other additional burdens. 5/24/2016 7:51 PM 19 / 30 Ashland Climate and Energy Action Plan: Public Input Survey

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