Hoboken Mayor named to National EPA Advisory Committee

HOBOKEN–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the addition of Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer to its Local Government Advisory Committee, a 30-member board which gives the agency recommendations on key environmental policies.
The LGAC was formed in 1993 to foster stronger cooperation between the EPA and local government. Members include locally elected and appointed officials such as mayors, county executives, city managers and commissioners.
“Mayor Dawn Zimmer was selected because of her strong track record on environmental protection, and particularly her efforts to make Hoboken a more sustainable city,” said EPA Regional Administrator Judith Enck. “EPA is grateful to have her input on a range of issues we tackle.”
Zimmer has been recognized nationally for her efforts to protect Hoboken against flooding since Hurricane Sandy.
“As mayor of a city on the front lines of climate change, it is an honor to serve on the EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee,” said Zimmer. “I hope that sharing our experiences and lessons as an urban coastal community that is adapting to the dual threat of rising seas and stronger storms will help lead to solutions to some of our greatest environmental challenges.”