Politics & Government

New York League of Conservation Voters Endorses Galef

Sandy Galef is running for re-election to the New York State Assembly in the 95th district.

The New York League of Conservation Voters announced their endorsement of Assemblywoman Sandy Galef for re-election to the New York State Assembly – 95th AD. The endorsement of this organization was made after reviewing her record on environmental issues, legislation that she has authored or supported, and her votes in the New York State Assembly.

“Voters in Westchester and Putnam counties care a lot about clean water, open space and our natural heritage. Fortunately, they have an Assembly member who shares their values, too: Sandy Galef,” said Nanette Bourne, Chair of the New York League of Conservation Voters’ Westchester Chapter. “Sandy has more than twenty years of experience and a long list of accomplishments, both in Albany and in the Hudson Valley. She is dedicated to protecting our environment for future generations, and we are proud to endorseher for re-election to the Assembly in District 95.”

“Protecting our environment and supporting laws and financial resources to accomplish that goal has always been one of my top priorities,” stated Galef. “It is an honor to have the support of this highly respected environmental organization.”

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“We have experienced two years of many accomplishments in the state legislature including an increase of $8 million in the Environmental Protection Fund, legislation to deal with future climate risks, ways to deal with aquatic invasive species, protection to electric car manufacturers, and film plastic recycling. I plan to continue my efforts to encourage the use of alternative energy sources, such as solar and wind, in order to address the problems we encounter due to climate change,” concluded Galef.

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