Tanna has served as Orlando’s Grants Manager where she was awarded the 2021 Employee of the Year and worked to help the city reach its ambitious sustainability goals by securing multiple state and federal grants. She is running to push the city to invest in public transit, continue to transition to clean energy, improve walkability, and invest more in resiliency as the threat of natural disasters increases. 

An incumbent councilman, Keen has fought to ensure the city transitions to clean energy through the Green Works Orlando initiative that pairs a plan for sustainable livability in the city with climate action. He is also working to protect the city’s natural environment like the Split Oak Forest, and held developers and local authorities accountable to sustainable growth.

Kelsea Bond is a union member, a community leader in the movement to Stop Cop City, and the chair of Atlanta DSA. As a councilor, Kelsea will champion expanding public transit including bus rapid transit and light rail, legalize dense, multi-family and mixed-use housing that will keep costs low for working families, and advocate against the construction of costly, energy inefficient data centers in Atlanta.

Perrin is an experienced advocate who recently served on Senator Raphael Warnock’s staff and worked previously as the Director of Constituent Services to District 3. As City Councilor, he will ensure that Atlanta invests in green infrastructure and renewable energy that protects residents’ health, creates good jobs, and keeps the community strong for generations to come. Perrin Bostic will invest in public transit, infrastructure improvements, and economic development and strategically safeguard against gentrification and displacement.

Rohit is a well known community leader and advocate for the people of Atlanta. As Council President, his leadership will stand as a barrier to any new fossil fuel infrastructure in Atlanta while accelerating the transition to a clean energy future. Rohit knows that by embracing a Green New Deal, we can cut pollution, expand green spaces, and create thousands of good-paying jobs. As City Council President, Rohit will keep the promise made to Atlanta residents to build the Beltline Rail system which will provide clean reliable public transit to the city.

Sam Foster is a bright young community leader in Marietta and is stepping up to challenge an incumbent Republican mayor who is 54 years his senior. As Mayor, Sam Foster will strategically focus growth in already developed areas and protect green spaces from sprawl and the threat of data center expansion. Foster will invest in green infrastructure to keep the city cooler and more resilient as GA faces rising temperatures and heavier storms. Sam is a champion of public transit and bike infrastructure and as Mayor, he will work to make the streets of Marietta clean, safe and accessible for all residents.

New Orleans has the unique potential to be a leader on clean energy in the Gulf South, as its City Council manages the energy and ratemaking decisions for its municipal utility. McCarron is a budget expert and committed public servant who, if elected, will run to chair the city’s Climate Committee, would expand Community Solar by fighting to deploy over 20 MW of projects already in the pipeline, and enforce the Council’s Clean Fleet Law to ensure the city transitions to zero-emission vehicles.

Danyelle grew up in District E, which includes the 9th Ward where the worst flooding of Hurricane Katrina took place 20 years ago. The impacts can still be seen and felt in the community which has been chronically disinvested in during the past two decades. As a City Councilor, Christmas will ensure that investments are made in District E and that more toxic chemical plants are not built. Danyelle will stand up to Entergy and ensure that bills are affordable and that the city’s energy is reliable and sourced from clean energy.

Liz is a skilled fundraising professional who has spent her career working to improve outcomes for everyday people by expanding scholarship programs, medical research, access to libraries, and more. She is an adult educator at North Eastern University and a Ward Chair of the Medford Dems. As a councilor, Liz will expand solar energy use, electric charging stations, and walkable green spaces in the city.

Matthew Leming is a sitting City Councilor and a leader of Medford’s rezoning efforts. Mathew is a scientist, an affordable housing advocate and a renter. He will continue his work to expand electric vehicle charging stations and solar energy projects and require old buildings and construction projects to disclose their carbon use in order to get Medford off fossil fuel energy. Matt will also support local green jobs training programs at the local community college to ensure bright futures for Medford’s youth.

Miranda is an urban planner with experience working at Medford City Hall. She is active in many community organizations including mutual aid groups and transportation access organizations. As a Councilor Miranda will be a champion for public transportation and non polluting transit as well as public schools.

Sheik-Yousef is a community organizer and advocate. She is a former elected Portland City Charter Commission member and has made the coastal city of Biddeford her home for the past three years. As a City Councilor, Nasreen will place checks and balances on developers to ensure that the growing city remains green and affordable for all residents and prioritize the input and participation of marginalized community members into the city’s decision making. Biddeford’s exposure to extreme weather and rising sea level requires proactive city adaptation and Sheik-Yousef will ensure that no community is left behind.

As Mayor of Dearborn, Hammoud has prioritized environmental justice and climate resilience, especially for neighborhoods historically burdened by pollution. His administration has invested over $25 million in green stormwater infrastructure, including bioswales, retention systems, and removal of 50+ logjams along the Rouge River — helping reduce flood risk in frontline communities. Previously, during his 5-years in state office, Hammond led the votes to shut down a controversial oil pipeline (Line 5), consistently voted for urgent climate action, and helped rescind regressive caps on affordable rooftop solar – bucking powerful special-interest lobbying like DTE and Consumers Energy.

Aguirre is a strong proponent for good environmental practices and green spaces who will work on Council to increase housing density and improve affordability in doing so, protect green spaces, and expand opportunities for public art particularly from artists of color.

Bode has led on organizing for climate and environmental justice in Bozeman long before stepping into her current role as a City Commissioner. She served on the city’s citizen working group that drafted its Climate Action Plan and oversaw its implementation after being appointed its chair, founded a student climate club at Montana State University, and organized with Forward Montana and  the Sunrise Movement. After being appointed to fill the remainder of a vacant term, she has been a leader on the Commission in ensuring the Climate Plan hits its goals, supporting the installation of solar on municipal buildings, negotiating with the city’s monopoly utility for a Renewable Rate option, and serving as the Commission’s liaison to the regional public transit board.

Nicholson is a local psychiatrist who is running to ensure Billings continues to act on climate and to improve the city’s environment and walkability on Council. He’ll vote to approve the 2024 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, a transportation policy the current Council has blocked which would help improve biking, public transit, and walkability. He’ll also continue to support the City of Billings opposing the expansion of nearby methane electrical generation before the Montana Public Service Commission which would increase pressure on local housing and infrastructure, degrade air quality, and accelerate climate change.

Hunter is an urban planner whose worked in the community at the Flathead Land Trust to protect local wildlife habitat and at the Collaborative Housing Solutions to address the housing crisis. He currently serves on the Kalispell City Council where he’s led on advocating for housing access, walkability and safe streets, and removing harmful water toxins like lead & PFAS. He’s running for Mayor to continue that work and plans to reform zoning to build more mixed-use and walkable neighborhoods, and push for solar panel installation and public electric vehicle charging stations.

Abrilla Robinson is a longtime environmentalist and community advocate. As the founder of Minorities in Recycling and Environmental Management, she has been recognized for her work on recycling policy, public housing programs, workforce development, and environmental justice. On the Smithfield Town Council, Abrilla will focus on protecting people and infrastructure from the risks of flooding and accelerating the town’s transition to clean energy.

Beth Kennett is an experienced educator, community leader, and nonprofit director, who lost by fewer than 100 votes when she ran for Mayor in 2023. Beth is committed to deeply listening to constituents and their issues and building a city government that is transparent and accountable. As the City of Burlington grows, Beth is running to ensure that growth is sustainable and equitable and that the city invests in cleaning up its contaminated waterways and industrial sites that threaten residents’ health.

Cecile “CC” Crawford is a housing and economic justice advocate, coalition-builder, and the current Vice Chair of Greenboro’s Parks and Recreation Commission. She has won significant investments in tenant protections from City Hall, worked to improve playgrounds and parks across the city, and led community-rooted programs to address gun violence. On Council, CC will prioritize climate resilience and environmental justice, pushing for a climate jobs training program, natural disaster preparedness plans, and access to local, sustainable food for all neighborhoods.

Dalton has been a rural community organizer for the past decade, starting at age 15. He was elected to Boone Town Council in 2021 and appointed Mayor Pro Tem in 2023, when the position became vacant. Dalton made Boone’s municipal operations carbon neutral and led the town to restore and protect critical ecosystems. As mayor, Dalton will continue to be a conservation leader and will demonstrate that small towns in Appalachia can move the needle on climate action.

Deb Krishnadasan currently serves in the State Senate, where she sits on the Agriculture and Natural Resources and Transportation Committees. In office, she has co-sponsored legislation to hold corporate polluters accountable for violating the state’s environmental statutes, to research on the impacts of forever chemicals (PFAS), and to require utilities to disclose more data on building emissions. If elected, Deb will focus on electrifying the state’s extensive ferry system, investing in transit-oriented development, and supporting sustainable food production.

Donna Vanhook is the current Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor for Alamance County, where she has been a tireless advocate for environmental justice. In this role, she has focused on cleaning up the former Western Electric industrial site and supports plans to convert it into a solar energy facility. As a City Councilor, Donna will continue fighting to ensure clean air and water for all city residents – and will push the city to adopt an ambitious climate action plan.

Eddie Lin is an assistant city attorney for the City, where he works closely with Seattle’s Office of Housing. He is a major advocate for building denser, more walkable neighborhoods to address the twin crises of housing affordability and climate change. On Council, he will push for zoning laws that allow increased housing development, revenue generation by taxing the wealthy and corporations, and investments in climate action and resiliency.

Ian Baltutis was elected the youngest Mayor of Burlington in 2015 and served in the role until 2021. During his tenure, Ian had an impressive track record of wins for climate and community, including launching a new bus system for the town and winning investments in bike paths and greenways to make the city more connected and navigable without a car. On Council, Ian will continue to focus on climate and environmental justice, prioritizing electrification of the entire fleet of city buses, clean-up up the Haw River, and passing a comprehensive climate action plan.

Jessica Rienstra is a nurse practitioner and a current elected member of the 2025 Charter Review Commission. Jessica decided to run for office in part due to the devastating 2021 Nooksack flood, during which she witnessed firsthand the power of community coming together post-crisis and the importance of local governments in building capacity for disaster preparedness, especially given the impacts of climate change in the region. She was born and raised in rural Whatcom County and is committed to ensuring that all parts of the County have access to affordable housing, public transportation, and emergency preparedness measures.

Victoria Hunt is a trained ecologist, current State Senator, and former Issaquah City Councilor. In Issaquah, she successfully championed the city’s Climate Action Plan, which detailed a plan to slash the city’s emissions. With just a few months in the Senate under her belt, she has already prioritized climate and environmental action, supporting bills to increase clean energy development statewide, improve climate standards for new buildings, and invest in wildfire preparedness, and will continue to do so if re-elected.

Kalob is a lifelong New Hampshire resident and former educator. In office, she will work with the council to bring electric vehicle charging stations to the city and to build solar projects on city buildings. Kalob will advocate for increased public transportation routes and smart solutions to increase ridership as well as championing infrastructure for safer streets for walking and biking, and fossil fuel divestment for the city.

Athenea is running against incumbent Dan Lewis who was hired as the state director of the Asphalt Association just weeks after he lobbied the council to dismantle the Air Quality Control Board that was pushing back against the asphalt industry. As councilor, Athena will be a champion for families and kids, for clean air and water, and for development that respects our environment. On Council, she will work to pass meaningful legislation that advances clean energy and reduces the city’s carbon footprint.

Daniel is a lifelong Albuquerque resident and child of public educators and immigrants. He has served in the city’s Economic Development Department and as the Vice Chair of the Bernalillo County Dems and is a newly minted lawyer. Daniel has seen first hand in his district that water in the Rio Grande is drying up and as a councilor he will advocate for smart management of natural resources and policies that move the city to 100% green energy in municipal buildings.

Patricia “Pat” Feghali is a lawyer and urban planner with a long history of civic engagement and public service. She has spent the past four years working as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Santa Fe and was a legislative analyst for the New Mexico House of Representatives for two legislative sessions. As a Councilor, Pat will prioritize non-car transportation and sustainability, including stormwater management and wastewater treatment. She will also work to bring increased solar energy to the city.

A progressive tenant lawyer and organizer, Vogel is running to densify the city, provide better public transit, and strengthen the city’s renewable energy plans.