In the wake of the July 2023 flood, Montpelier Alive, the Montpelier Foundation, and the City of Montpelier established a public/private partnership to coordinate and drive forward flood recovery and resilience work. The Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience serves as a convening and resource partner for the city and all working groups advancing flood recovery and resilience projects in the city.
Chaired by a private sector member, the Commission provides leadership to coordinate... show more
In the wake of the July 2023 flood, Montpelier Alive, the Montpelier Foundation, and the City of Montpelier established a public/private partnership to coordinate and drive forward flood recovery and resilience work. The Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience serves as a convening and resource partner for the city and all working groups advancing flood recovery and resilience projects in the city.
Chaired by a private sector member, the Commission provides leadership to coordinate recovery and resilience strategies, advocate for the community, oversee future staff, and support the progress of initiatives throughout the community.
The Commission is not a formal political or governing body. It derives its authority from the partnership established by the Montpelier Foundation, Montpelier Alive, and the City. It is accountable to the entire community of Montpelier. It has been tasked by the community with moving forward the priorities identified and prioritized through a series of recovery forums. As such, it engages and empowers forum participants (and all members of the wider community) to galvanize action for flood recovery and resilience.
Using its members' knowledge, connections, and leadership, the Commission works to surface opportunities for public and private investment, policy initiatives, and action-oriented partnerships that will increase Montpelier's resiliency. The Commission doesn't create "to-do lists" for City staff or for others to accomplish.
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