Taking on the issue of Global warming is something I feel is important to the residents of my community. By addressing this important issue we are not only solving environmental problems, but we are positioning our city for future generations to enjoy the same things we have. Not only do we have the benefit of clean air, less waste, and less energy. But energy efficiency saves our towns money!
Ed Balico, Mayor Hercules
Hercules Accomplishments:
- Operates Seven Hybrid Vehicles in City Fleet
- Launched Solar Panel Rebate Program
- Encouraged Waterfront Transit-Oriented Development, now a LEED-ND Pilot
- Provided Redevelopment Incentives for Transit-Oriented Joint Development with BART
- Working with Transit Providers for Long-Range Transit Options
- Creating a City Wide Mobility Plan, including Smart Parking
- Started Traffic Calming Program
- Training Planning Commission in Green Buildings and LEED
- Investing in Energy-Efficient Swim Center
- Investing in LEED-certified Downtown Buildings
- Restoration of wetlands which were damaged due to development
- Encouraging Public Transportation by creation of a multi-transportation center
- Refugio Watershed Vision Plan.
- Signed the US Mayors climate Protection Agreement
- Community Wide Green house Gas Inventory completed.
- Joined ICLEI’s Cities for Climate Protection Campaign (www.iclei-usa.org).
- City of Hercules Website