TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop, Chief Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Andrew M. Mize, Legislative & Policy Analyst
SUBJECT: Referral Item: Resolution in Support of H. Con. Res. 46 (Thompson [D-St. Helena]).
RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a Resolution in support of House Concurrent Resolution 46, authored by Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena). (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
This matter is before the Board of Supervisors upon referral of the Chair at the Board's regular April 14, 2026, meeting. At that meeting, the Chair requested that staff return to the Board with a resolution in support of Congressman Thompson's House Concurrent Resolution (H. Con. Res.) 46, working with Napa Climate Now and Napa Schools for Climate Action for the purposes of drafting.
Staff conducted an extensive drafting meeting with members of both community groups to draft a proposed resolution, attached as Exhibit A.
Congressman Thompson's legislative proposal is attached as Exhibit B. His H. Con. Res. 46 provides that the United States Congress "(1) formally recognizes its obligation to future generations to restore a safe climate; (2) declares that climate restoration, along with achieving net-zero CO2 emissions, are climate policy priorities; and (3) calls on the President, Secretary of State, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations to take actions that will restore the climate and stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at preindustrial levels."
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Approval of the resolution supports federal action that aligns with the County's strategic initiative to champion environmental sustainability and resiliency.
Consequences if not approved:
The Napa County Board of Supervisors will not be formally in support of H. Con. Res. 46.
Additional Information
Strategic Initiatives: Build Healthy, Connected Communities; Champion Environmental Sustainabi...
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