5.28.2026 Sustainability Committee

The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire Sustainability Committee held a meeting on May 28, 2026, primarily focused on committee recruitment, organizational matters, and reviewing 2026 priorities. Due to the absence of a quorum, no formal votes or decisions were made. The committee discussed strategies to fill four vacancies, including outreach to other city committees, grassroots groups, and past guests, with plans to use AI-generated posters to enhance recruitment efforts. They also reviewed a project prioritization template to guide focus areas such as multimodal transportation, electrification of the city fleet, and stakeholder engagement. Updates were provided on related initiatives like the resident parking pilot, Blue Ribbon bicycle and pedestrian committee formation, and school bus electrification grant pursuits. The committee emphasized aligning their priorities with city council objectives and the climate action plan, and planned to finalize project prioritization at the next meeting. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this session.