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SUWANNEE ST. JOHNS GROUP ENDORSEMENTS
for Florida House, District 21
"I am honored to receive the Sierra Club's endorsement. This organization is committed to preserving the earth's resources. I share their concerns and hopes for the future. We must protect our local waterways, invest in renewable energy solutions, and care for our unique ecosystems."
for Alachua County Commission, District 1
Mary Alford’s professional training as an environmental engineer and a sustainability consultant means that she is well informed about pressing and complex environmental issues and can address them with a fully informed approach. A native of Alachua County, Mary is known for her dedicated community service and environmental activism.
"As an environmental engineer and having served on multiple state and local environmental boards, I have been working to protect Florida’s sensitive environment for many years. I look at my decisions through the lens of sustainability, climate disruption, and protecting our sensitive Florida land and water. I’m honored to receive this endorsement."
for Alachua County Commission, District 2
Marihelen Wheeler is committed to protecting our region’s freshwater springs which are the largest in the world. Marihelen understands the dangers of exploiting a region’s natural resources to bolster economic development. She remains a committed partner for water and wildlife protection.
for Alachua County Commission, District 4
As a County Commissioner for the past seven years, Ken Cornell has demonstrated a commitment to protecting the environment by championing county growth management initiatives. He led opposition to the proposed phosphate mine in Bradford and Union County. Sierra Club endorsed Ken Cornell in his two previously successful bids for election to the County Commission.
for Gainesville City Commission, District 2
James Ingle has been an effective advocate in Tallahassee for years supporting environmental and labor issues. He supported passage of an important ordinance for renters establishing energy & water efficiency standards, and an ordinance ending GRU’s use of coal mined using mountaintop removal.
for Gainesville City Commission, District 3
Casey Willits has a strong commitment to social justice and environmental protection issues. He wants to reduce the City’s reliance on the general fund transfer from GRU and invest more funds in renewable energy infrastructure.
ALACHUA COUNTY REFERENDUMS
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STATEWIDE ENDORSEMENTS
for Florida Governor
"Our Everglades, beaches, water, and our way of life are all on the line this November. We can’t continue sitting on the sidelines when it comes to tackling existential environmental challenges. Alongside the Sierra Club of Florida we are mounting a grassroots movement to change the course of our state and protect Florida’s environment for generations."
for Florida Chief Financial Officer
With Florida’s homeowners insurance market on the brink of collapse, Floridians need a CFO who prioritizes residents over party politics and big donors every step of the way. Hattersley, a former State House Rep and Bronze Star recipient, has a track record of putting others before self-interest and an understanding of the changing environment’s role on Floridians’ financial stability. The stakes could not be higher and time is of the essence. Floridians cannot afford to squander another four years to ineffectual leadership.
"I am excited and honored to have the endorsement of the Sierra Club of Florida. As CFO, having a keen awareness and understanding of the impact of climate, storm, and natural disasters upon the risk, real estate and insurance industries is critical to improving the quality of life and financial stability of all Floridians."
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