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United NationsUnited NationsEnvironmental ProgramEnvironmental Program

International Council on Local Environmental Initiatives(ICLEI)

Also Known As:ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability

Stacy Lynne970-402-1582

[email protected] Address:305 W. Magnolia #282Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 References and sources

available upon request.

More information available inThe Fort Collins Retort online:www.wewillnotfall.com

April 2010



My Mission and PassionMy Mission and PassionResearch

AccuracyTruthEducation

Individual rights

United StatesConstitutionFree market

capitalism



HistoryHistoryWhy does the City of Fort Collins want

to take control of two private trashcompanies?



This is ICLEIThis is ICLEI

Social EngineeringSocial Engineering How much is one parking space worth to nearby businesses?



Public/Private Partnerships vs.Public/Private Partnerships vs.Private Sector SolutionsPrivate Sector Solutions

Public/Private◦ Breeds corruption◦ Kills competition◦ Time and $ intensive◦

Taxpayer $ used

Private Sector◦ Encourages

competition◦ More innovation◦

Less expensive◦ Freedom to explore

and solve problems◦ Rapid process



Global Warming Reality Check Global Warming Reality Check Fact: The earth’s temperature has not risen

during the past 100 years.Hysteria: The earth is on fire.Fact: The world’s population has declined.

Hysteria: We can’t survive with this manypeople on the planet.Fact: Natural fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are

plentiful.Hysteria: We must stop driving individualcars.



ItIt’’s All Garbage!s All Garbage!Recycling does not occur when you place

your trash in a recycle bin at the curb.

“Recycle” means a used product is made

into another product to be used again.

Most recycled products are moreexpensive due to increased steps inproduction and toxic chemical by-products.



Recycling FactsRecycling FactsGlass < 30%

Paper – newsprintPlastic ?◦ how much per ton◦ where does it go◦ how does it get there◦

what happens to itCFLs and the Environment◦ Chinese illnesses, local toxins, energy savings?



ICLEIICLEI’’s Cool Mayor Clubs Cool Mayor Club John Hickenlooper, Denver

◦ Signed United Nations climate protectionagreement

◦ Named “World Mayor” for his work on

global warming◦ Candidate for Governor



ICLEIICLEI’’s Missions MissionTransform local government

Pressure council members, mayors andcity managers to adopt green policiesEqualize income worldwideControl populationRestrict capitalism, consumerism

Eliminate market economies



This is ICLEIThis is ICLEI

Goal: Preventdams andreservoirs Goal: Agenda 21 –

Sustainability at any

cost

Goal: Eliminatepersonal vehicle use



ICLEIICLEI’’s Method of Operations Method of OperationSecret, behind closed doors

Bribe local governments with millions of dollarsSource of money: your tax dollars at thelocal, state and federal levelExpect roadblocks, lies, and deception

when researching



ICLEIICLEI’’s Target Industriess Target IndustriesEnergy

Real EstateDevelopmentRetailRestaurants/BarsTransportation



ICLEI Breeds Corruption andICLEI Breeds Corruption andDestructionDestruction

Chart 1: Basic Hierarchy

Chart 2: City CorruptionChart 3: City Employee CorruptionChart 4: THE BIG PICTUREChart 5: Plan Fort Collins



How Does ICLEI Affect You?How Does ICLEI Affect You?Loss of individual rights◦

“Unauthorized home occupant”Loss of personal choice◦ “Unauthorized trash bags”

Cost of living increases due togreen/sustainable mandates



How Does ICLEI Affect Business?How Does ICLEI Affect Business?Pressure from city government

Climate WisePressure from local environmental groups

Result:◦ Increases cost of doing business◦

Increases cost to customers



Business DamageBusiness DamageCreates unfair advantages◦

Favored partnerships with City officialsCompetition is restricted or eliminatedTaxpayer money used for privatebusinesses



Business ExamplesBusiness ExamplesTrash

RestaurantsBicycle ShopsBreweries



This is ICLEI: High DensityThis is ICLEI: High Density

Housing, Transit, Living Wage forHousing, Transit, Living Wage forArtistsArtists



City of Loveland ICLEI FactsCity of Loveland ICLEI FactsKeith Reester, Public Works Director◦ Joined ICLEI two years ago◦ Taxpayer $ used for dues◦ Purpose: to access ICLEI’s toolkits◦ Received federal stimulus money because of

ICLEI membershipLEED Library expansion

◦ Currently reviewing 60 sustainability plans from

across USDeveloping document to present to Council◦ Summer “community conversations” planned



ICLEI and City BudgetsICLEI and City Budgets

Sustainability

Triple Bottom Line Budgeting



Triple Bottom Line BudgetingTriple Bottom Line BudgetingSociety +Environment + Economy =

Triple bottom lineThe City of Fort Collins uses ICLEI’s“triple bottom line” formulaEconomic factors are not the prioritywhen budgeting

Sustainability is the goal, regardless of cost



Follow the Money, Find the PriorityFollow the Money, Find the Priority$4,000,000 in rebates for appliances

$600,000 for bicycle coordinator,bicycles, bicycle education$2,000 per mile to clear

snow from trails

No money for road repair, police, fireCity asking for sales tax increase



Loveland Reporter Loveland Reporter --Herald (4)Herald (4) vs.vs.Fort Collins Coloradoan (7)Fort Collins Coloradoan (7)

Monday, April 26, 2010◦

Reporter-Herald , page A3: Survey to aid planfor transportation◦ “Among the options for increased efficiency

would be the use of transit, car pooling, andalternative methods of transportationsuch as bicycling and telecommuting.”



Reporter Reporter --Herald Herald ContinuedContinuedPage B1◦

ICLEI $ for LEED Library◦ Wind turbines◦ Visual Arts Commission (Transformer Boxes)



Watch For These BuzzwordsWatch For These BuzzwordsGreen, green building, LEED

Sustainable, sustainabilityCarbon neutral, carbon footprintMultimodal transportation

Smart growthSmart carsSmart metersSmart gridUnanticipated revenue



Now What?Now What?Call your mayor, council members andcity managerRead city council agendasWatch the newspaper for environmental

articlesForm a group committed to removingICLEI from your local government

Elect candidates with strength to say noRecall elected council members



Google FunGoogle FunUnited Nations Environmental Program(UNEP)ICLEIGlobal Reporting Institute (GRI)

Agenda 21, Local Agenda 21, LA21International Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)

Leadership in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign (LEED)Freedom Advocates



Breathe Deep, Keep Fighting for Right,Breathe Deep, Keep Fighting for Right,Peace, Love and Joy To You All!Peace, Love and Joy To You All!

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