The Delaware County Sustainability Commission is charged with providing reviews and recommendations to Delaware County Council and pertinent County departments regarding the preservation and protection of the natural and cultural environment of Delaware County, including:
- Recommendations regarding best environmental and energy practices in the areas of buildings, facilities and operations; fuels, vehicles, and transportation food; responsible purchasing; housing; energy sources; air quality; stormwater management; natural and cultural resource protection, wildlife preservation; and climate change.
- Identification of and assessment of environmental and energy policies the County has adopted and recommendations to promote and educate about the County’s environmental and energy initiatives.
- Identification and recommendations regarding voluntary actions, projects, and programs for municipalities, businesses, non-profits, and other partners to implement County environmental and energy policies.
- Creation, review and ongoing input into a Delaware County Sustainability Action Plan.
- Recommendation of Triple Bottom Line*-related actions, projects, and programs to Council for implementation.
The Delaware County Sustainability Commission was created by a resolution of Delaware County Council adopted on February 19, 2020 and amended and restated on October 6, 2021.
County Council retains the power to amend the purposes and powers of the Commission and to abolish the Commission at any time in its sole discretion.
August of 2023 saw the creation of Sustain Delco: A Sustainability Plan for Delaware County (2023), a combined effort of 711 members of the community, Sustainability Commission members, County Staff, and more, to identify 294 actions to transition a more sustainable Delaware County for all. More information and publications from the Delaware County Office of Sustainability can be found under the "Publications and Tools" button on the homepage.
* Triple bottom line aims to measure the financial, social, and environmental performance of an organization over time, and consists of three elements: profit, people, and the planet.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Government Member Co-chair: Becca Yurkovich
Public Member Co-chair: Jaclyn Rhoads
Vice Chair: David Director
Secretary: Mike Fuller
| Members | Representation | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Public Members | ||
| David Director | A representative of the general public | Sept 2026 |
| Mike Fuller | A representative with experience in environmental justice or from a historically marginalized community | Sept 2027 |
| Carol Martsolf | A municipal manager or other staff member representing a township or borough within the County | Sept 2028 |
| Julie Prey | A representative of the general public | Sept 2027 |
| Jaclyn Rhoads | A municipal environmental advisory committee member | Sept 2028 |
| Michael Schneller | A representative with expertise and experience in the field of energy efficiency and/or green building practices | Sept 2027 |
| Justin Tibbels | A representative with experience in environmental justice or from a historically marginalized community | Sept 2027 |
| VACANT | A representative with expertise and experience in the field of water resource | Sept 2026 |
| Joi Washington | A municipal manager or other staff member representing a township or borough within the County | Sept 2026 |
| Government Members | ||
| Gina Burritt (Alt. Ron Aquilino) | Director of the Planning Department | Ongoing |
| Danielle Floyd | Director of Public Works | Ongoing |
| Laura Goodrich-Cairns | Director of the Delaware County Commerce Center | Ongoing |
| Olivia Sansone | Sustainability Coordinator | Ongoing |
| Anne P. Stauffer, NGICP (Alt. Beth Chapman) | Interim Director of the Parks & Recreation Department | Ongoing |
| Dave Moser (Alt. Brooks Stayer) | Chief Executive Officer of the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority | Ongoing |
| Karen Wilwol (Alt. Michelle Wheeler) | District Manager of the Delaware County Conservation District | Ongoing |
| Becca Yurkovich (Alt. Sue DePompeo) | County Sustainability Officer | Ongoing |
