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Longmont, CO - The Sierra Club has announced its endorsement of five candidates for Longmont City Council on the 2017 ballot: Sarah Levison for Mayor, Polly Christensen and Aren Rodriguez for At Large and Marcia Martin for Ward 2.
Longmont elected officials make vital decisions about local air quality, water quality, parks and open space, wildlife protection and energy generation and consumption, among other issues. Sierra Club endorsements identify candidates who prioritize environmental issues and are likely to take a pro-environment position, if elected.
The Sierra Club Political Committee sent out questionnaires to all candidates and reviewed returned questionnaires as part of the endorsement decision process. Questionnaires covered topics to help assess the candidate’s overall background and goals on environmental issues, ranging from public transportation, pollinators, fracking, water and commitment to 100% renewable energy for electricity generation.
The questionnaire and candidate responses are listed on the Sierra Club- Indian Peaks Group website. For more information about each endorsee:
Sarah Levison, Mayor Levison served on the city council 2 terms, 2007 and 2011. She offers a strong voice for the areas covered in the Sustainability Plan. She also supports moving Longmont to 100% renewable energy and will work with other communities to achieve this goal. http://www.levison4longmont.com
Polly Christensen, At Large Christensen is an incumbent seeking reelection. She has voted to support environmental issues such as composting, the Sustainability Plan and keeping fracking out of the city. She is a strong supporter of moving to renewable energy for Longmont electric generation. http://pollychristensen.com
Aren Rodriguez, At Large Rodriguez is currently on the Planning and Zoning Commission. As a Longmont native, he will bring new ideas and vision to the City Council. Rodriguez is supportive of the sustainability plan, improving availability of public transportation, and composting. He is a strong supporter of setting a goal of 100% renewable energy. http://www.rodriguezvision.com/about/
Marcia Martin, Ward 2 Martin brings expertise in grid management software that will be very valuable as the city works with PRPA to achieve 100% renewable energy. She also brings good ideas for working on the St Vrain Greenway and transportation. She supports the Sustainability Plan and working protect ecosystems. http://www.marcia42.com
This is a press release by the Sierra Club that was submitted to the Longmont Observer. It is under 'Opinion' as it does not, necessarily, represent the views of the Longmont Observer. The Longmont Observer does not endorse political candidates.
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