We Stand with the Capital Gazette

Written by Kristen Harbeson, Political Director on June 29, 2018

I heard that the Capital journalists wrote today’s paper from the back of a pick-up truck. Wherever they wrote the copy, the paper was delivered on time this morning, with the kind of steely-eyed professionalism everyone should aspire to.

We rely on the free press in the work we do at the Maryland League of Conservation Voters. We count on them to educate Marylanders about the work of our government, as well as the activities of advocates like us – both for and against. They are our partners in educating you on the work of the General Assembly and they hold both us and the General Assembly accountable. You can trust us more when an impartial, fact-checking, professional free press supports what we say. The free press is an environmental concern.

This is all to say that the heinous attack at the Capital yesterday was personal for us at Maryland LCV. Our hearts are broken for our friends and colleagues, and we are immeasurably grateful for their work.

Here is an article with more information and how to help the victims’ families.

By Dannielle Lipinski|2019-11-23T06:17:20-05:00June 29th, 2018|Categories: Blog|0 Comments

Environmental Candidates Win Big in Maryland Primary

June 27, 2018 (Annapolis, MD) With 91 percent of their endorsed candidates winning races in yesterday’s Primary Election, the Maryland League of Conservation Voters (Maryland LCV) says the results were a big win for the environment – and that the increased turnout and excitement bodes well for November and future gains for air, land, water and public health in the state. Maryland LCV made 117 endorsements in primary elections, in races across the state, including incumbents, challengers, and candidates for open seats; 106 of those candidates won their races.

“Last night was about change and excitement,” says Karla Raettig, Executive Director of Maryland LCV, “Voters chose values over incumbency. With at least three new Committee Chairs and four new Committee Vice Chairs, both the House and Senate were transformed – we’re excited to work with many new leaders who have the potential to take the General Assembly in a new direction.”

“The voters sent a pro-conservation message yesterday,” said Maryland LCV Board Chair Ed Hatcher. “Maryland LCV’s endorsed candidates have all made strong public commitments to increase renewable energy, protect our Bay and waterways and safeguard the health of our communities – and voters showed these priorities are also important to them.”

Maryland LCV and the Maryland LCV Political Action Committee put significant resources into several Delegate and Senate races, where their efforts helped to secure victories. “We were thrilled to support ‘Green Champions’ Delegates David Fraser-Hidalgo (D-15, Montgomery County) and Brooke Lierman (D-46, Baltimore City), as well as rising stars Delegate Robbyn Lewis (D-46, Baltimore City) and Senate candidate Sarah Elfreth (D-30),” Raettig added. “We will miss the leadership of Green Champion, Delegate Shane Robinson (D-39).”

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By Dannielle Lipinski|2019-12-07T13:00:01-05:00June 27th, 2018|Categories: Press|0 Comments

All Democratic Candidates for Governor are Good Choices for Conservation-minded Voters

(Annapolis, MD) On June 12, 2018 the Maryland League of Conservation Voters (Maryland LCV) has announced that, after careful consideration, the organization will not be endorsing a candidate in the Maryland Democratic primary election for Governor because all candidates would be a good choice for conservation-minded voters.

After reviewing candidate questionnaires and conducting interviews, Maryland LCV board and staff came to the conclusion that each candidate would be a leader on such important issues as climate change, clean water, land conservation, and public health.

“We were impressed by all of the candidates’ commitment to strong environmental policies for Maryland’s people and our environment,” said Maryland LCV Board Chair Ed Hatcher. “While we know some people will be disappointed that Maryland LCV is not endorsing in this primary, the environment is clearly a top priority for each one of these candidates — and that is good news for Maryland voters.”

“The environment has been front and center in all of the gubernatorial candidates’ campaigns,” said Karla Raettig, Maryland LCV Executive Director. “Along with education, economic development and health care, the environment is one of the only issues which all the candidates are making a priority – and they all understand how these issues are linked. The candidates’ platforms show they understand what is at risk in the next four years and what the solutions could be.”

All candidates who file for office are invited to participate in the endorsement process, which includes the completion of a questionnaire responding to specific policy proposals and concerns and an interview by members of the Maryland LCV Board of Directors. Candidates asking to be considered for endorsement included Rushern Baker, Ben Jealous, Rich Madaleno, Alec Ross, Jim Shea, and Krish Vignarajah. Before his passing, Kevin Kamenetz also filled out a questionnaire.

The organization noted that Governor Hogan has not yet chosen to participate in the endorsement process, and they invited him to do so, particularly given his public statements about the importance of environmental issues.

“The door remains open for Governor Hogan, and for any third-party candidates, to participate in the endorsement process for November’s general election,” said Hatcher.

Maryland LCV expects to endorse a candidate for Maryland’s Governor in the general election and will release more endorsements for the General Assembly in the coming months.

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By Dannielle Lipinski|2019-12-07T12:59:36-05:00June 12th, 2018|Categories: Press|0 Comments

Why Steuart Pittman? Eye on Annapolis

Guest post by Bob Gallagher, Co-Chair of the Anne Arundel County Chapter of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters in the Eye on Annapolis

The two biggest issues in the 2018 election for County Executive are likely to be education and the pace of development. The non-partisan Anne Arundel Chapter of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters endorses candidates based on which candidate will be better for the environment. Carefully managed development can result in gains for the environment. Poorly managed development can be devastating to the environment and to our quality of life. Poorly managed development can also impact schools, exacerbating over-crowded classrooms and straining inadequate school budgets.

Both candidates for county executive, Steve Schuh and Steuart Pittman, have a broad grasp of environmental issues and have made commitments to better manage the pace of development. While Mr. Pittman’s promises are somewhat more specific and comprehensive, the determinative factor in deciding between them is credibility: which one is more likely to fulfill those commitments. We find Mr. Pittman more credible when it comes to managing development. We endorse Steuart Pittman.

Mr. Schuh and Mr. Pittman both have deep roots in the county. They are comparable in age. They come from upper middle-class backgrounds with solid academic credentials. Mr. Schuh pursued law, finance and business before pursuing public office. Mr. Pittman worked for years as a community organizer before returning to manage his family’s 550 acre farm in Davidsonville where he founded a non-profit organization that enjoys national stature. This is his first run for office.

During his time as a community organizer, Mr. Pittman worked extensively on environmental issues. As president of the Maryland Horse Council, he created its first stewardship committee. In leadership positions with the Soil Conservation District and Anne Arundel Farm Bureau he worked to build bridges between agriculture and the environmental community. Last year he worked with other community and environmental leaders to limit the excesses of an Agro-tourism bill championed by Mr. Schuh. Working with other community groups he has also been a leader in the effort to expand public participation in the next general development plan. He is committed to enforcing the GDP and other environmental laws, preserving forests and strengthening the stormwater program. He is a strong supporter of increasing open space and water access. He has committed to manage development in a sustainable manner better matching development with infrastructure improvements.

These commitments are attainable and entirely consistent with Mr. Pittman’s actions over the past several years. We find them highly credible.

As a delegate, Steve Schuh had a mixed record on the environment. He scored 100 percent one year but had a mediocre lifetime score. He voted for the bill that authorized counties to adopt stormwater fees and promised that he would support the stormwater bill pending before the AA County Council. When his opponent used it against him in the Republican primary, he did a 180-degree turn promising to repeal the bill. His efforts at repeal were unsuccessful.

Following his election, Mr. Schuh appointed a land-use transition team dominated by development interests. During his first two years in office he spoke of the need to “kick start” growth. He supported a bill that gave developers millions of dollars in reduced sewer and water connection fees. He supported a bill that allowed developers to hire their own engineers to review and approve substantial parts of their development plans. During his watch, the county lost more trees than any other county in the state. Developers received record numbers of zoning variances and modifications. The Schuh administration sided with developers to transfer development rights from non-waterfront to waterfront property until the Critical Area Commission ruled it illegal. During each stage of the litigation challenging those actions, the administration fought to deny environmental groups the right to participate.

It is against this background that we have evaluated the several bills recently proposed by Mr. Schuh to manage development. In our view, those bills are helpful but will not have a significant long-term, limiting impact on development.

In light of his record to date on development, we find Mr. Schuh’s recently professed commitment to rein in growth lacking credibility.

Bob Gallagher, Co-Chair of the Anne Arundel County Chapter of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters

Check out the article on Eye on Annapolis here.

By Dannielle Lipinski|2019-11-23T06:17:20-05:00June 11th, 2018|Categories: Blog|0 Comments

Spotlight on the candidate for Anne Arundel County Executive

Through his budget powers, veto authority and horse trading, the county executive has a significant influence over the work of the county council. While the current county executive has done some good things for the environment like preserving open space and enhancing public access to waterways, he has also encouraged an accelerated pace of development that has harmed the environment and out quality of life. That is why we have endorsed Steuart Pittman for county executive.

This is the last in our series of emails introducing you to our endorsed candidates for county council and county executive for the 2018 elections.

MEET STEUART PITTMAN

Steuart Pittman was raised in a family that took preservation and responsible land stewardship very seriously. They have preserved for perpetuity a 500-acre tract in south county, the majority of which is forest.

As a community organizer in Chicago, Steuart protested hazardous waste storage that was leaching cyanide into groundwater adjacent to public housing. As Maryland Horse Council president, he created a vibrant and progressive farm stewardship committee. As a board member of the Anne Arundel County Soil Conservation District he brought farmers and environmental advocates together to promote responsible management practices.

“This is not about politics,” he says. “It’s about passing on land and water to the next generation in better condition than we found it. That is our obligation as human beings.”

Steuart has pledged as county executive to bring communities together around a General Development Plan for the next eight years that manages growth in a way that is fiscally and environmentally sustainable. He has pledged to work toward a no-net-loss forest conservation plan, and to aggressively enforce stormwater management, critical area, and septic laws. He will conduct an audit of recent development in the county to measure the long-term costs and benefits to taxpayers and the environment. That data will guide future planning.

STEUART NEEDS OUR HELP

You can find out how to get more involved in this campaign how to contribute here: https://www.pittmanforpeople.com or on Facebook at: pittmanforpeople. Join Steuart and his sister Polly for a wine fundraiser on June 9th at Polly’s spectacular Vineyards at Dodon.

Meet Steuart and our other endorsed candidates at the Anne Arundel Chapter’s fundraiser for the Anne Arundel elections and win coffee or a drink with Mayor Buckley. It will be on Friday, June 8th from 5:30 until 7:30 in Annapolis. Register here.

By Dannielle Lipinski|2019-11-23T06:17:20-05:00June 4th, 2018|Categories: Blog|0 Comments

Spotlight on the candidates for Anne Arundel County Council District 6

The Anne Arundel County Council has seven members. It takes a majority of four votes to pass any bill, including any bill to protect our environment.

The Anne Arundel Chapter has endorsed seven candidates for the County Council. We are confident that, if elected, they will give Annapolis a strong conservation majority on the Council. Now we have to get them elected.

This is the latest in a series of weekly emails that focus on one candidates each week. This week we will introduce you to Scott MacMullan, a Democrat running for County Council District 6 to replace Chris Trumbauer who is term limited. District 6 includes The Annapolis peninsula Sherwood Forest and Crownsville. Find your County Council District here.

MEET SCOTT MACMULLAN

The Chesapeake Bay is under tremendous stress due to excessive amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment pollution. This stress is exacerbated by climate change. In District 6 we need to start acting as if tomorrow matters—and take a sustainable approach—by fighting for stormwater restoration projects, fighting to conserve our forests and fighting against unfettered development on the Annapolis Neck Peninsula.

As a native Annapolitan, growing up sailing the little bathtub boats, Optimist Prams, on the Severn River, I saw first-hand how pollution affects our health, welfare and our economy. Every day during the summer as a child, I would pull my boat out of the water and there would be a yellow scum ring around the waterline of the boat that I would wash off. In law school, I wrote an article about the Chesapeake Bay and climate change, and I quoted this young riverkeeper named Chris Trumbauer in that article. Inspired by Councilman Trumbauer, I have followed his career since and want to build on his environmental legacy.

I am running for District 6 on the Anne Arundel County Council because I am committed to public service and want to improve people’s lives in my hometown. Indeed, I am fed up with how the County’s plan for development (the General Development Plan) is routinely not followed to the detriment of the people and their communities. Serving in a variety of capacities to our community, including working for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and being a member of the Scenic Rivers Land Trust Board, I have the depth and breadth of experience to be an environmental advocate for the people. As an environmental leader, I stand ready to guide the entire community into a prosperous future, work through any differences and to bring our community together.

SCOTT NEEDS OUR HELP

You can find out how to get more involved in this campaign at www.electscottmac.com or Scott MacMullan for County Council on Facebook.

Meet SCOTT and our other endorsed candidates at the Anne Arundel Chapter’s fundraiser for the Anne Arundel elections and win coffee or a drink with Mayor Buckley. It will be on Friday, June 8th from 5:30 until 7:30 in Annapolis. Make sure you register here.

By Dannielle Lipinski|2019-11-23T06:17:20-05:00June 4th, 2018|Categories: Blog|0 Comments

Maryland LCV Announces Additional Primary Election Endorsements

Immediate Release: May 17, 2018

(Annapolis, MD) Today the Maryland League of Conservation Voters (Maryland LCV) released its sixth round of endorsed candidates for the Maryland General Assembly and statewide offices in the 2018 state primary elections. The organization said the two Senate candidates and thirteen House candidates are ready to lead their communities with the environment as a central issue to their campaign.

“The primary is 41 days away and these strong conservation leaders are emerging to be strong advocates in their communities and for the environment,” said Karla Raettig, Executive Director of Maryland LCV. “The constant federal slashing of environmental protections has prompted these candidates to stand up to protect Marylanders and voters are ready for their leadership.”

“These candidates are ready to lead in the General Assembly with our environmental values at the forefront. They bring energy and commitment to the environment with a clear vision to protect our air, land, water, and public health.” Ed Hatcher, Board Chair of Maryland LCV.

Latest Round of Endorsements as of May 17, 2018

Candidate	County	District/ Seat
Clarence K. Lam	Baltimore & Howard Counties	12/ Senator
Eve Hurwitz	Anne Arundel County	33/ Senator
Justin Holliday	Baltimore County	6/ Delegate
Carl Jackson	Baltimore County	8/ Delegate
Steven M. Bolen	Howard County	9A/ Delegate
Jessica Feldmark	Howard & Baltimore Counties	12/ Delegate
Jen Terrasa	Howard County	13/ Delegate
Julie Palakovich Carr	Montgomery County	17/ Delegate
David Sloan	Prince George’s County	26/ Delegate
Sade Oshinubi	Prince George’s County	26/ Delegate
J. Sandy Bartlett	Anne Arundel County	32/ Delegate
Angela C. Gibson	Baltimore City	41/ Delegate
Michele Guyton	Baltimore County	42B/ Delegate
Sachin Hebbar	Baltimore County	42B/ Delegate
Stephanie Smith	Baltimore City	45/ Delegate

Maryland LCV’s endorsement process is based on proven leadership on the environment for incumbents and a thorough evaluation of new candidate’s background and commitment to the environment.

Before each state election, the Maryland League of Conservation Voters (Maryland LCV) Board of Directors and staff evaluate questionnaires and conduct interviews with dozens of candidates for state-wide office, including Comptroller, Attorney General, and Governor as well candidates as for the Maryland House of Delegates and Senate. In the 2018 Primary and General elections, Maryland LCV will once again campaign to elect pro-conservation candidates.

More endorsements will be released in the coming months.

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For almost 40 years, the non-partisan Maryland League of Conservation Voters has served as the political voice of environment. We advocate for sound conservation policies, promote environmentally responsible candidates, and hold individual elected officials accountable through our scorecards and reports.

30 West Street Suite C Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-9855 410-280-9857 (fax) www.mdlcv.org

(Please see www.mdlcv.org for a complete list of endorsements)

By Dannielle Lipinski|2019-12-07T12:59:11-05:00May 17th, 2018|Categories: Press|0 Comments

Spotlight on the candidates for Anne Arundel County Council District 5

The Anne Arundel County Council has seven members. It takes a majority of four votes to pass any bill, including any bill to protect our environment.

The Anne Arundel Chapter has endorsed six candidates for the County Council. We are confident that, if elected, they will give Annapolis a strong conservation majority on the Council. Now we have to get them elected.

This is the latest in a series of weekly emails that focus on one candidates each week. This week we will introduce you to Amanda Fiedler, the Republican candidate challenging incumbent Michael Peroutka for the Republican nomination in District 5. Mr. Peroutka has the worst record on the environment of any member of the Conty Council. District 5 stretches from Severna Park to the tip of the Broadneck Peninsula. Find your County Council District here.

MEET AMANDA FIEDLER

“My family has lived in Anne Arundel County for four generations. After graduating from Broadneck High School, I earned my BA from Salisbury University and went on to a career in media strategy for Republican campaigns across the country. I always knew I would raise my family here so that my three boys would experience all that this community has to offer. I have fond childhood memories of playing in the Severn River, crabbing on our community dock, and hiking through area woods. Our natural resources are one of the reasons our district is such a desired place to raise a family. Preservation of these resources is important to our future.

My campaign evolved from my work in our communities, providing leadership on the issues that impact us most. For years I have testified at the county and state level on various legislation. I serve on two boards at our local hospital, and founded a non-profit that has saved hundreds of lives. I’m a member of our local Chamber of Commerce and serve as PTO President for a school of nearly 800 children. I’m not a career politician.

The County Council decisions impact our lives on a daily basis. I believe we need someone who is engaged with the public, clear in communication and willing to work collaboratively on the issues. My record is one that has all of these important leadership skills.

It’s imperative that we work together to serve our community and ensure tax dollars are working effectively for our common goals and preserving the characteristics of our District that make it such a desirable place to live.

I will work tirelessly to represent District 5, for my family and for yours.”

AMANDA NEEDS OUR HELP

You can find out more about how to contribute to and get involved with Amanda’s campaign at www.voteforfiedler.com.

Meet Amanda and our other endorsed candidates at the Anne Arundel Chapter’s fundraiser for the Anne Arundel elections. It will be on Friday, June 8th from 5 until 7 in Annapolis, more details here.

By Dannielle Lipinski|2019-11-23T06:17:20-05:00May 9th, 2018|Categories: Blog|0 Comments

Spotlight on the candidates for Anne Arundel County Council District 5

Spotlight on the candidates for Anne Arundel County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council has seven members. It takes a majority of four votes to pass any bill, including any bill to protect our environment.

The Anne Arundel Chapter has endorsed six candidates for the County Council. We are confident that, if elected, they will give Annapolis a strong conservation majority on the Council. Now we have to get them elected.

This is the latest in a series of weekly emails that focus on one candidates each week. This week we will introduce you to Dawn Meyers, the Democratic candidate for District 5 running against incumbent Michael Peroutka. District 5 stretches from Severna Park to the tip of the Broadneck Peninsula. Find your County Council District here.

MEET DAWN MEYERS

“I have a lifelong commitment and record for making government work for its citizens. I grew up in Cape St. Claire and am a proud graduate of Broadneck High School. As the daughter of a firefighter and homemaker, I am the first in my family to graduate college. I received my undergraduate degree in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland at College Park and earned my Law degree and MBA from Tulane University.

In 1996, my 15 year old sister was killed in a car accident by a chronic juvenile offender driving while on probation after 30 positive drug tests. This avoidable family tragedy taught me the real consequences of what can happen when government doesn’t work.

My family and I worked to fix the issues that led up to my sister’s death. We encouraged DJS to coordinate with the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to revoke licenses for risky juveniles. For some people, government is about politics and theories, but for me- it’s about results.

It was with these values that I began my career working to help Maryland State government deliver better results for its citizens. As a policy analyst for the Maryland General Assembly, I analyzed billions of dollars in State environmental budgets looking for opportunities for efficiencies and improvements. I succeeded in eliminating duplicative government initiatives and uncovering wasteful spending. Today, I am the Director of Business and Finance for the Physics Department at University of Maryland at College Park and manage an annual budget of $50 million.

With my husband of 17 years, we raise our children where I grew up, Cape St. Claire. We chose this community to have water access. Rapid development has impacted water and air quality, gridlocked traffic, and decimated our forests. I would like to see Anne Arundel County be smarter about its growth and be a leader in environmental restoration.”

DAWN NEEDS OUR HELP

Join Dawn for a fundraiser at Cafe Mezzenote in Severna Park on Thursday, May 10th at 6:00pm. You can find out more about how get involved with Dawn’s campaign at www.votefordawn.com and buy tickets for her event on her Facebook page Dawn Meyers for Anne Arundel County District 5.

Meet Dawn and our other endorsed candidates at the Anne Arundel Chapter’s fundraiser for the Anne Arundel elections. It will be on Friday, June 8th from 5 until 7 in Annapolis. Watch for details.

By Dannielle Lipinski|2019-11-23T06:17:20-05:00May 1st, 2018|Categories: Blog|0 Comments

Maryland LCV Announces Fifth Round of Primary Election Endorsements

April 27, 2018 Contact: Kristen Harbeson, Political Director kharbeson@mdlcv.org cell: 410 952 8100

Maryland LCV Announces Fifth Round of Primary Election Endorsements

(Annapolis, MD) Today the Maryland League of Conservation Voters (Maryland LCV) released its fourth round of endorsed candidates for the Maryland General Assembly and statewide offices in the 2018 state primary elections. The organization said the Senate candidate, and six House candidates are ready to lead their communities with the environment as a central issue to their campaign.

The organization has endorsed Senate candidate for Prince George’s District 26 Democrat Jamila Jaye Woods, candidate for Delegate in 1A Democrat Mike Dreisbach of Garrett & Allegany Counties, Delegate for District 1C of Allegany & Washington Counties Republican Jordan Lysczeks, Courtney Watson, a Democrat of Howard County’s District 9B Delegate, and three candidates for Anne Arundel County’s District 33 Delegates- Pam Luby, Heather Bagnall, and Tracie Hovernale.

Maryland LCV’s endorsement process is based on proven leadership on the environment for incumbents and a thorough evaluation of new candidate’s background and commitment to the environment.

“We are incredibly blessed with an immensely varied landscape of rivers, lakes and streams, bay, ocean, mountain, farm and forest. I grew up on the water; boating, fishing, crabbing, going east “down de ocean” in the summer, and west into the mountains in the fall. I have seen the harm our lack of regulation did in the past, and how great an impact our commitment has made to the sustainable future of our Chesapeake Bay and I am committed not only to being a good steward of our environmental concerns but to creating a stronger path to innovation. Good policy is comprehensive, and good environmental policy is forward thinking and I intend to the change the narrative which says we must choose between economic concerns and environmental protections.” Heather Bagnall, running for Delegate in Anne Arundel County’s District 33.

“It is a great honor to be endorsed by the Maryland League of Conservation Voters who like myself have fought very hard to protect our environment here in Maryland. We all came together to ban fracking in Maryland and I will continue to protect our environment for future generations. For me it has always been a most important cause to protect our environment. Thanks again for the endorsement as I run for delegate in District 1A in Garrett and Allegany Counties.” Mike Dreisbach, Democrat candidate for Delegate in 1A of Garrett & Allegany Counties.

“I began my career working to promote clean energy and the conservation of our limited resources and have continued to promote sustainable environmental practices throughout my life. Our health parallels the health of our environment and we must continually seek ways to preserve and protect it for the generations to come. As a new State Delegate from District 33, I look forward to promoting legislation that respects and preserves our environment.” Tracie Hovernale, running for Delegate in Anne Arundel County’s District 33.

“I’m thrilled to receive the endorsement of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters. District 33 has not had strong environmental leadership with our current Delegates. I hope to get elected so I can change that.” Pam Luby, running for Delegate in Anne Arundel County’s District 33.

“It’s possible to protect our natural beauty & encourage economic growth, simultaneously. Western Maryland is an outdoorsman’s dream & I’m committed to keeping it that way.” Jordan Lysczeks, Republican candidate for District 1C of Allegany & Washington Counties Delegate.

“As a former council member and environmental policy maker on the county level for many years, I look forward to working with Maryland League of Conservation Voters to take decisive action to protect our environment across the state. Addressing climate change head on, managing stormwater to improve the Chesapeake Bay, saving farmland and trees, reducing pollution of all types are issues that we are running out of time to solve. I share a sense of urgency with members of Maryland LCV to address these challenges.” Courtney Watson of Howard County, running for Delegate in District 9B.

“Maryland becomes better when we focus on improving important issues, that will positively impact our communities long after we’re gone, now! Clean and renewable energy, including the creation of sustainable jobs from renewable sources, must become the norm. We must greatly reduce greenhouse and carbon emissions, toxic waste, challenges to the Chesapeake Bay and the water we consume and rely on for life. That’s why I’ll work hard in Annapolis to assure we continuously improve our environment.” Jamila Jaye Woods, Senate candidate for District 26 in Prince George’s County.

Before each state election, the Maryland League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Board of Directors and staff evaluate questionnaires and conduct interviews with dozens of candidates for state-wide office, including Comptroller, Attorney General, and Governor as well candidates as for the Maryland House of Delegates and Senate. In the 2018 Primary and General elections, Maryland LCV will once again campaign to elect pro-conservation candidates.

More endorsements will be released in the coming months.

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For almost 40 years, the non-partisan Maryland League of Conservation Voters has served as the political voice of environment. We advocate for sound conservation policies, promote environmentally responsible candidates, and hold individual elected officials accountable through our scorecards and reports.

By Dannielle Lipinski|2019-12-07T12:58:38-05:00April 27th, 2018|Categories: Press|0 Comments

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