Elders Climate Action

Elders Climate Action Oregon Chapter – Commissioner Candidate Meeting – 5.14.26

Elders Action Network broadly represents a growing movement of older Americans working to address the environmental, social, and governance challenges of our time.

Elders Climate Action Oregon Chapter is a synthesis of the Elders Acton Network in our coastal communities to have discussions and share information with each other regarding climate and environmental topics.

At the Oregon Chapter 5.14.26 meeting candidates were asked to give a brief 10-minute presentation outlining their views on climate and environmental issues and to explain how their knowledge, experience, and values would guide their decisions on these issues as an elected county commissioner.

Elders organizers expressed interest in hearing each candidate’s personal story, priorities, and commitment to protecting the planet for current and future generations — a legacy Elders hope to leave for younger generations.

Casey Miller, Cristen Don, Marci Baker, and Walter Chuck presented.

Elders mission recognizes that elders carry decades of experience, wisdom, and perspective that can help communities navigate increasingly complex challenges including climate change, democratic participation, economic justice, and sustainable living.

We appreciate Mike Allen, founder and co-leader of the Oregon Chapter, along with Martin Desmond and Tom Kerns, for creating this opportunity!

May we all get connected and learn more – visit (https://www.eldersclimateaction.org/)

Elders Action Network (EAN) including its projects, Elders Climate Action (ECA) and Elders for Sound Democracy (ESD) are nonprofit and nonpartisan, elder-centered and volunteer driven working to engage older generations to advocate for policies and practices that protect our air and water, our democracy, our economy, our communities and our health—now and for generations to come.