For Immediate Release
Contact: Bob Gallagher, Co-chair
Maryland League of Conservation Voters
Anne Arundel Chapter Steering Committee
410.263.2417
Maryland League of Conservation Voters Endorses Elly Tierney in Ward 1
(Annapolis, MD) Today, the Anne Arundel Chapter of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters (Maryland LCV) announced its endorsement of Elly Tierney to represent Ward One on the Annapolis City Council. Elly Tierney has years of experience as a corporate executive, small business owner, civic activist and leader. She will work for consensus and practical solutions to flooding, sustainability, over-development, housing and other quality of life issues.
Tierney joins a slate of candidates Maryland LCV is backing in the city’s November 7th elections that also includes Mike Pantelides for Mayor and for City Council: Kurt Riegel (Ward 2), Marc Rodriguez (Ward 5), Shaneka Henson (Ward 6), Rob Savidge (Ward 7) and Ross Arnett (Ward 8).
“We are pleased to support Elly Tierney and strong team of candidates in Annapolis that are committed to cleaning- up our city’s waterways, conserving its forestland, and ensuring development is responsible, ” said Marcia Verploegen Lewis, who headed the committee that conducted the endorsement process. “Each understands that protecting the environment and our quality of life go hand-in-hand.”
“This election affords a unique opportunity to make a healthy environment and sustainable growth priorities for the city.” We encourage everyone who cares about conservation to go to the polls and vote on Tuesday, November 7.”
The endorsements represent the first time that the Maryland LCV has been engaged in City of Annapolis elections.
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For almost 40 years, the non-partisan Maryland League of Conservation Voters has served as the political voice of the environment. We advocate for sound conservation policies, promote environmentally responsible candidates, and hold individual elected officials accountable through our scorecards and reports.