Funding Local Climate Strategies and Initiatives

This webinar took place on October 1, 2024.

Proactively planning for increasing climate extremes can help cities prepare for the worsening impacts in their communities. Join Cal Cities and the California Association for Local Economic Development for a discussion on the financing tools and resources cities can use to implement climate adaptation strategies and initiatives. In this webinar, attendees will learn the basics of tax increment financing and climate resiliency districts, as well as how to leverage California Jobs First funding to meet local climate goals.

This event is part of a series of webinars and discussions hosted by Cal Cities to support cities financing climate resiliency programs for their communities. The series will highlight ways cities can use different funding mechanisms and leverage various funding programs to support local climate strategies and initiatives. As part of Cal Cities’ advocacy priority to promote climate resiliency and disaster preparedness, we encourage all cities to be climate-forward.

Moderator:
Melissa Sparks-Kranz, Legislative Representative, League of California Cities
Ben Triffo, Legislative Representative, League of California Cities

Speakers:
James Cameron, Executive Director, Sonoma County Transportation Authority and Regional Climate Protection Authority
Joseph Dieguez, Senior Vice President, Kosmont Companies
Derek Kirk, Senior Advisor for Economic Policy, Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development
Gurbax Sahota, President & CEO, California Association for Local Economic Development
James Simon, Principal, RSG, Inc.