Statement on Racism & Justice in Our Communities

Since the Power a Clean Future Ohio campaign launched in February, our coalition has been focused on supporting equitable, community-driven carbon reductions in cities and towns across Ohio. We proudly stand in solidarity with advocates for change today and always. Power a Clean Future Ohio and our entire coalition strongly supports immediate and assertive action against police brutality and the murders of people of color at the hands of authorities. We continue our fight together against systemic racism and injustice that has torn our communities apart for generations. We demand and will work for solutions at every level of government.

We stand against racism and injustice. We stand up for change, for accountability, and for justice for Black and Brown individuals, families and communities across our country.

Systemic racism continues to take the breath away from our Black and Brown neighbors. That right to simply breathe was tragically stolen from George Floyd and countless others before him. And every day, communities of color suffer from poor air quality and pollution that harms the health of our children and contributes to higher rates of asthma and infant mortality. This must end.

We remain dedicated to ensuring every community has clean air, clean energy, and clean transportation, no matter your zip code or the color of your skin. PCFO commits to creating policies that prioritize equity, and we will do so by taking important steps to ensure diverse voices are at the tables in which we do this work. We are committed to the collective fight for justice in America, in Ohio, and in each of our communities.

We all deserve to live in clean, safe, and healthy communities. Without exception.