Former Albuquerque Mayor Chavez to Lead Largest U.S. Network of Green Cities and Counties

Martin J. Chavez, three-term former mayor of Albuquerque, has been appointed Executive Director of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA, the nation's largest membership organization for cities and counties committed to climate protection and sustainability

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Martin J. Chavez, three-term former mayor of Albuquerque, has been named Executive Director of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA, the nation's largest and most successful membership organization for local governments committed to climate protection, sustainability, and clean energy.

Chavez will lead the growing national movement of U.S. cities, towns, and counties – from New York and LA to Oklahoma City – that are taking action to combat climate change, save energy, create green jobs, and make their communities more livable. He will direct ICLEI's ongoing efforts to empower local governments with the tools, resources, and expertise to achieve their goals.

"Mayor Chavez has very a strong record in the environmental, social justice, and economic development arenas," said Patrick Hays, ICLEI USA President and Board Chairman, and Mayor of North Little Rock, AR. "His drive and experience are perfectly suited to build and serve ICLEI's 600+ local government members, and work with our federal and state partners."

Chavez was hailed as one of the nation's "greenest" mayors, and he brings to ICLEI a deep understanding of and commitment to local environmental, sustainability, and energy issues. He joins ICLEI during a period of unprecedented membership growth, as more local governments seek help to lower their greenhouse gas emissions, plan for unavoidable climate impacts, save energy and taxpayer dollars, create green jobs, and develop plans to improve sustainability and quality of life for their communities. Chavez's experience on the front lines of these issues in Albuquerque make him ideally suited to helping other mayors and local government staff achieve their goals.

"ICLEI has a successful tradition of helping cities and counties do more and do better," said Chavez. "I look forward to working with fellow local elected officials and professionals nationwide, and of course with the very dedicated ICLEI staff, to achieve measurable impacts in the years ahead."

To view the full press release, ICLEI fact sheet, Martin Chavez bio, and more, download our press kit at http://www.icleiusa.org/library/documents/ICLEI_Chavez Press Kit.zip

SOURCE ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA

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