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dents, schools and the business community.
Quarles says much of that participation has
been more by default than design. When she
initially came into office, Quarles says she
recognized the value in sharing best practic-
es, not only in government operations, but
in industry; her last tenure. The Office’s Am-
bassador program has created a tracking tool
that business can utilize for sharing those best
practices, successes, and opportunities. The
calls and e-mails for partnership opportuni-
ties and progress updates now flow into the
office daily. “To become a top-tier sustain-
able city, we must take a cohesive and col-
laborative approach,” says Mayor Reed. “The
Power to Change Ambassador Program will
help amplify our individual successes and
showcase our full-circle commitment to sus-
tainability”.
