West Hartford State Representative Earns High Marks on Environmental Issues

The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) has given State Representative Andrew Fleischmann (D – West Hartford) a perfect score on his voting record for environmental issues during the 2014 Legislative Session.

According to CTLCV’s 2014 Environmental Scorecard, Fleischmann has a lifetime score of 96 percent.

“Like the League of Conservation Voters, I am committed to protecting Connecticut’s environmental resources - so that future generations can enjoy clean air, clean water, parks and open space,” Fleischmann said in a press release.

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The CTLCV released their 2014 Environmental Scorecard for the Connecticut State Legislature on August 6th. The 15th annual release of such scores was bolstered by nearly 20 environmental bills that passed through the Connecticut General Assembly this year, providing an expanded

“Rep. Fleischmann is a longtime champion on environmental issues,” said Lori Brown, Executive Director of CTLCV. “We rely on him to put forward good state policy that protects the health and wellbeing of our communities. He has a wealth of expertise and experience working on these issues, and he has the right values to uphold the standards of his district.”

According to the League, by sharing how each member of the Legislature voted the most critical conservation bills this year, CTLCV helps Connecticut voters better understand where their legislators stand when it comes to protecting the environment. The sheer number of bills that were voted on this year reflects how deeply environmental issues are ingrained in every aspect of Connecticut’s well-being, from public health and safety to the economy and growing jobs.

The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters works to pass pro-environment laws, elect pro-environment candidates, and hold all elected officials accountable. CTLCV Scorecards dating back to 2000 can be found online at www.ctlcv.org/scorecard.