Dan Castrigano
Candidate for City Council, Burlington, VT
Dan Castrigano is an educator and climate justice organizer. He has worked professionally and personally on climate for the better part of the last decade. Dan has organized against the fossil fuel, aviation, automotive, biomass, banking, and animal agriculture industries while centering the well-being of workers and marginalized communities. Dan wants to build a just, livable, and equitable future for all people.
Dan’s Vision
Decarbonization and Transportation
Rewrite the 2019 Net Zero Energy Roadmap to include the two biggest sources of pollution that the City of Burlington owns and operates: Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport and the McNeil Generating Station.
Increase energy efficiency and wind, solar, and geothermal energy in Burlington and throughout Vermont
Ban carbon-based fuels from all new buildings
Close the McNeil Generating Station as soon as responsibly possible
Phase out gas-powered landscaping equipment
Municipalize trash collection to reduce emissions, improve air quality, reduce noise pollution, and save money on road maintenance
Remove the F-35 basing at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
Support Burlington’s Amtrak station and rail travel throughout Vermont, advocating for increased frequency and connectivity, including connections to Montreal and Boston
Reduce air traffic at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport that is not essential for human and planetary well-being.
A Greener City for a Greener Future
Support a city-wide tree planting campaign to reduce air pollution and mitigate the urban heat island effect, with an emphasis on downtown and the Old North End
Launch a campaign to encourage property owners to rewild their lawns and plant pollinator-friendly native species and/or fruits and vegetables to improve air quality, protect water quality, reduce flooding, and build food resilience and sovereignty.
Mandating climate and environmental education in Burlington City Schools, including a required class at Burlington High School on the climate emergency
"The climate emergency is an existential crisis to all life on Earth. It is our responsibility to take action now and protect all that we love."
-Dan Castrigano
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