The committee meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Oregon City Hall in the Conference Room. Zoom access is also available upon request.
The City of Oregon Sustainability Plan will serve as the blueprint for advancing collaborative and informed sustainability practices within the city. Led by the leadership of the City’s Sustainability Committee, this is Oregon’s first plan targeted at improving city-wide sustainability efforts. The Sustainability Plan will address sustainability within five identified themes: city operations, community-wide efforts, policy, development & land use, and education.
The city worked with Region 1 Planning Council to create a sustainability plan. You can view the plan here: FINAL – Oregon Sustainability Plan – 9.18.2024
Committee Members:
Mel Cozzi (City Council Member)
Tim Benedict (Blackhawk Hills Regional Council)
Vic Zaderej (Local Entrepreneur, business owner and Electrical Engineer)
Steve Rypkema (Ogle County Solid Waste Ret.)
Joyce Lewis (Ogle County Health Department)
Tom Pacey (Oregon Resident)
Darin DeHaan, City Manager – (City Liaison)
Past Members:
Russell Brunner (Byron Forest Preserve – Oregon Resident)
Mission Statement:
“To research, educate and advocate for a sustainable future on behalf of Oregon’s residents and businesses as it relates to economic stability and social equity while preserving environmental resources for current and future generations.”