BY THE NUMBERS Ashland Climate and Ener gy Action Plan: Open House #3 Page | 3 By the Numbers Number of attendees: 123 (22% also attende d one of the two previous open house s) Number of attendees interested in receiving or already receive email updates: 95 (77% of attendees) Number of public input survey responses: 13 Number of open -ended comments or questions received: 56 Number of pledges made : 76 Summary of Public Feedback Comment Cards and Questions Themes of questions during the panel Q&A included:  Obtaining buy -in and commitment . Attendees wanted to know who already supported the plan and who would need to be “won over” (e.g., within City Council).  Engaging local businesses and institutions . Several questions touched on ways to engage businesses in the community, such as partnering with businesses for public education and providing technical assistance to businesses in implementing activities such as carbon offsets.  Implementation and accountability . Several attendees asked questions about implement ation timeline, codifying the plan into an ordinance, and specifics about how CEAP implementation would fit in with existing committee work (such as transportation, conservation, and parking). Attendees also expressed a desire for action and accountability in the plan.  Walking the talk . Several attendees asked questions about City efforts to “walk the talk,” such as through public events and city parking planning. This indicates a desire to see the types of actions described in the CEAP modeled at the public events and by the City. Overall, respondents provided positive feedback about the public input process and the plan. Respondent comments included, “You all have done an amazing job,” “[the panel presentation] format was very accessible and helpful ,” and “ I greatly appreciate your efforts and welcoming attitude to include Ashland citizens to be informed and part of this process .”

Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)