(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has named Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer to its Local Government Advisory Committee, which gives recommendations to EPA on key environmental policies.

The 30-member advisory board was formed to foster stronger EPA and local government partnerships and to build on state and local initiatives to affect positive environmental results. Members include locally elected and appointed officials, such as mayors, county executives, city managers and commissioners.

“Mayor Dawn Zimmer was selected because of her strong track record on environmental protection, and particularly her efforts to make Hoboken a more sustainable city,” said Judith A. Enck, EPA Regional Administrator. “Her commitment to making Hoboken a healthy and resilient community serves as an example for communities across the country. EPA is grateful to have her input on a range of issues we tackle.”

Mayor Zimmer’s record of leading Hoboken during Hurricane Sandy, and her efforts of working to make the city better prepared for flooding from future storms, were factored into her selection to be a part of the group. During her tenure, Hoboken developed a comprehensive resilience plan in 2013, which identifies key actions such as developing a stronger energy distribution system, among other measures to prevent flooding from storms and sea-level rise.

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