“The science is clear…we must phase down our use of fossil fuels and scale up alternative energy sources urgently. We know that can only happen if our elected officials are willing to take on the fossil fuel industry from the day they are sworn in. That’s why I’m thrilled that the Jane Fonda Climate PAC is partnering with Run on Climate. They are dedicated to supporting local candidates who will do the hard work it will take the lead each of our cities to a clean energy future.”

— Jane Fonda, Jane Fonda Climate PAC

“The climate movement needs to continue to elect climate champions to local offices across the country. More than that, we have to support those leaders once they are elected so that they can be successful in passing aggressive climate policy. We are fortunate to have Run On Climate leading the way in that effort.”

— Bill McKibben, Author, Environmentalist, Journalist, and co-founder of 350.org

"I wish Run On Climate had been around in 2018 when I first joined the City Council. Their support over the last year not only helped us pass the Green New Deal in Cambridge, but their Local Climate Policy Network gives us a clear path to share this policy framework with local elected officials across the country, which is essential if we are going to respond to the climate crisis with the speed and equity focus that the moment requires of us."

— Quinton Zondervan, Cambridge MA City Council

“Run on Climate was invaluable to my campaign for city council.  They stuck with me through a really tough, uphill race against an entrenched incumbent — providing solid campaign advice and excellent social media skills and people power, and moral support when I needed it. I am so grateful to Jack and his team for supporting and believing in me, and for all their dedication to getting more climate champions elected to public office.”

— Vanessa Warheit, Sr. Program Advisor at Plug-In America, documentary filmmaker, former candidate for El Cerrito, CA City Council

"As a local elected official working to advance climate policy, it's so valuable to be able to collaborate with a network of like minded elected officials and policy experts. Run On Climate's Local Climate Policy Network is an excellent resource, and I recommend that other electeds working to pass ambitious climate policy join the network."

— Kim Stone, Highland Park IL City Council

"Being a part of Run On Climate's network of local elected officials has allowed me to come out of the gate and advance meaningful policies in my first few months on Providence City Council. Having this community of support and collaboration with other city councilors across the country is helping all of us to get more ambitious and more equitable policies passed faster -- benefiting our own communities while advancing the broader struggle for climate justice."

— Sue Anderbois, Providence RI City Council

"The national endorsement from Run on Climate gave my campaign a huge boost, helping me win by 177 votes. I’m proud to now be part of Run On Climate's network of local elected officials across the country who are on the forefront of equity-focused climate policy."

— Katie Cashman, Minneapolis, MN City Council

"We won our race by 0.04% (47 votes!), and it literally wouldn't have happened without Run On Climate's valuable hands-on support and guidance. What's more, Run On Climate didn't disappear after the election ended, they were here to support me in governing from the day I was sworn in. The Local Climate Policy Network is super valuable as I work to turn my campaign promise of strong climate action into a reality for Boulder. I'm excited to work with Run On Climate for years to come."

— Ryan Schuchard, Boulder CO City Council

“I'm so grateful for the opportunity I had to work with Run On Climate. The experience I gained from my time as a social media intern with Run on Climate enabled me to get my dream job less than a year later. I recommend a ROC internship to anyone who wants to have an immediate impact on climate while developing their skills and experience.”

— Mason Edmunds, Former Social Media Intern

"As an intern, being part of Run On Climate allowed me to connect with a network of elected officials and professionals who share a passion for environmental policy and advocacy. I believe Run On Climate is a place for growth because it allows students to directly engage with real-world climate challenges while engaging in diverse projects and initiatives that contribute in shaping local environmental policy. My internship marked the beginning of my professional career in environmental policy, and I will always be grateful for this experience."

— Yael Alfon, Former Policy Intern, Junior Consultant in Sustainability ESG & Climate Change at PwC España

“Working with Run On Climate has been such a valuable learning experience. I've gained incredible insight on what it means to work for an organization making a real impact in support of our environment. I really enjoyed collaborating with the excellent Run On Climate team and I look forward to rejoining as soon as I have time for another internship.”

— Mia Kalish, Former Fundraising Intern