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Kate Wright
Executive Director of Climate Mayors
Kate is the Executive Director of Climate Mayors. Kate is responsible for strategic
direction of the network, including helping cities implement bold policies and programs,
supporting equitable climate action by the Federal Administration and Congress, and building
initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while advancing economic growth and
environmental justice. Prior to joining Climate Mayors, Kate served as CEO of CivicWell
(formerly the Local Government Commission), where she worked with city and county leaders
for fifteen years spearheading environmental initiatives on climate resilience, clean mobility,
sustainable water management, livable communities, renewable energy, and affordable
housing.
direction of the network, including helping cities implement bold policies and programs,
supporting equitable climate action by the Federal Administration and Congress, and building
initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while advancing economic growth and
environmental justice. Prior to joining Climate Mayors, Kate served as CEO of CivicWell
(formerly the Local Government Commission), where she worked with city and county leaders
for fifteen years spearheading environmental initiatives on climate resilience, clean mobility,
sustainable water management, livable communities, renewable energy, and affordable
housing.
