Alison Sutter

Sustainability professional. City of Grand Rapids Sustainability Manager.

[Shannon Cohen @ShannonCohenInc]

Time heals all wounds is a misnomer. Without addressing the root cause of the wound, time just creates more opportunities for the wounds to fester, injury to become cyclical, and the inflictor of pain to get worse.
#ToughSkinSoftHeart

[Christina H Koch @Astro_Christina]

Good evening, Michigan. The mitten waves back, even at night.

[Alison Sutter @alison_sutter]

So thankful for our Grand Rapids partners participating in Senator Stabenow’s climate crisis tour @usgbcwm @GRPublicSchools @Hispanic_Center @WMHCC @wmeac @breweryvivant @ICCFGrandRapids @ConsumersEnergy @TheRapid @UrbanCoreGR

[Sen. Debbie Stabenow @SenStabenow]

Thank you to everyone involved in putting together the incredible bus tour yesterday to view great energy efficiency efforts in the community. Your leadership on this urgent issue is so important!

[Alison Sutter @alison_sutter]

So grateful for Senator Stabenow’s leadership on climate change and for highlighting the work of the @CityGrandRapids.

[Sen. Debbie Stabenow @SenStabenow]

Grand Rapids is taking the kind of collaborative, bold action we need to help solve the climate crisis. The city is committed to powering ALL municipal operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025. Think about that!

[City of Grand Rapids @CityGrandRapids]

We've joined 125+ cities by committing to add more electric vehicles (EVs) to our fleet by 2020. Through @ClimateMayors EV Purchasing Collaborative, we’re changing future of transportation by unlocking environmental, econ & public health benefits of EVs. https://t.co/T74jtjqn8y

[West Michigan Environmental Action Council @wmeac]

The Grand River Water Festival is happening TOMORROW! Listen to Michigan musicians, purchase environmentally conscious goods, enjoy food from local vendors, and more. See you there!

[Amy Snow-Buckner @amyksnow]

Spending the morning with other ⁦@CityGrandRapids⁩ leaders planning for our future and moving our org forward. #strategicplanning #justdoit

[NWS Weather Prediction Center @NWSWPC]

Over the last 30 days, more than 10 inches of rain has fallen across a wide swath of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Some areas of Kansas, Oklahoma, and southwest Missouri have seen over 20 inches of rain, which equates to 400-600% above normal. More rain is in the forecast.

[GR Running Tours @grrunningtours]

Incredible group of women on the RAD American Women A - Z walk tonight. Shown here tugging our ears like Carol Burnett.

[Alison Sutter @alison_sutter]

Amazing event. So thankful for Mayor Bliss’ leadership on climate change. I was honored to speak on a panel discussing cities and universities leading on climate change.

[Alison Sutter @alison_sutter]

@MIDawgFan @routefifty @MiPlaceNews Congratulations Katharine. Very thankful to have you in Michigan championing our communities.

[Crain's Grand Rapids Business @CrainsGR]

.@Grabblocal is running its annual #30days30dollars Challenge from Oct. 1-Oct. 31. The challenge asks everyone in #GrandRapids to shift $30 of their spending for the month to black-owned businesses to foster economic equity in the city. More here: https://t.co/n7k5iaW678

[Luke Forrest @l4est]

Inspring message from @TucsonPeck at @MichGreenComm #GrandRapids18 event: #Michigan has opportunity to win big from climate change, but we have to plan ahead & work together proactively to make it happen.

[Crain's Grand Rapids Business @CrainsGR]

“It’s great to see so many people and organizations come together around energy and sustainability,” @mayorbliss said. “This work is incredibly important, and the city can’t do it alone. We are grateful for all of our partners.”

More here: https://t.co/f2O3I4S8U9

[Alison Sutter @alison_sutter]

A big thank you to my colleagues for helping share Grand Rapids’ sustainability successes with other Michigan Cities at Michigan Green Communities Workshop today.

[City of Grand Rapids @CityGrandRapids]

We're pleased to have the @MML Convention in GR this week. Today's activities include a panel discussion with City staff on our sustainability efforts. #environmentalquality #socialresponsibility #economicprosperity #governmentalaccountability

[City of Grand Rapids @CityGrandRapids]

State confirms City’s testing showing water system low PFAS levels https://t.co/ZNdmUBUiM6

[Kara L. Wood @woodkara]

@CityGrandRapids DASH in partnership with @TheRapid has a new route map out! It is gorgeous! New routes begin August 27.

[Michelle Glauser @MichelleGlauser]

Men—when you introduce your employee who's a woman and say, "She does all the work"/"runs things"/"keeps us all sane"/etc.:
1-You are not paying her enough.
2-You haven't given her the title or team she deserves.
3-Talking about her contributions doesn't make up for 1 and 2.

[The Rapid 🚍 @TheRapid]

Friday, June 29 is a Clean Air Action Day! You will not be required to pay a fare to ride The Rapid. Stay cool tomorrow!

[City of Grand Rapids @CityGrandRapids]

City invites community to medical marihuana informational meetings https://t.co/W2g8lMfm16