Bill McNulty recognizes that every component of social and economic well-being depends on a sustainable and healthy environment. This city is at the forefront of Canadian municipalities in promoting green policies. With the advocacy of Bill McNulty, Richmond has:
- Recognized the climate emergency and adopted proactive policies to confront it
- Championed the opening of Works Yard recycling depot seven days a week
- Reduced emissions, increased energy efficiency and diverted tons of materials from landfill
- Purchased the Garden City Lands to create a community farm and bog conservation area
- Expanded parks and greenspace
- Banned rat poisons (rodenticides) on all city lands
- Transitioned to electric and low-emission vehicles in city fleets
- Advanced climate mitigation strategies, including dike amelioration to accommodate sea level rise and storm water system upgrades in anticipation of more intense precipitation events
- Adopted planning strategies commensurate with our commitment to being a national and global leader in sustainability
- Maximized transportation alternatives, including bicycle routes, greenways and trails, as well as expanded public transport, to enhance population health and reduce carbon emissions
- Implemented and enhanced wide-ranging policies and programs to increase food security in Richmond and strengthen the agricultural sector
