For Immediate Release: October 18, 2021
Contact: Katy Zielinski | press@nylcv.org
New York, NY – The New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green has announced its latest round of endorsements in the 2021 general election cycle, endorsing five candidates in New York City, Long Island and Westchester. This year, 270 candidates sought NYLCV’s endorsement, a record number, and the League has endorsed 107 candidates across the state.
The full list of endorsed candidates can be found below.
New York County
Cordell Cleare, State Senate, District 30
Bronx County
Yudelka Tapia, State Assembly, District 86
Suffolk County
Susan Berland, County Legislature, District 16
Westchester County
Holly McCall, Town Supervisor, New Castle
Michael Schiliro, Town Supervisor, North Castle
“Environmental leaders at the state and local level are essential to ensuring we reach our climate goals, create a healthy New York, and build resilient communities. The New York League of Conservation Voters is confident in this latest round of endorsements and that these candidates will be bold advocates in our climate fight. We encourage all voters to support them in the upcoming November election so that we can continue to build a healthy and safe New York for future generations,” said Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters.
For a complete list of all NYLCV endorsed candidates for the 2021 General Election, click here.
Every election year, NYLCV develops candidate questionnaires based on the League’s regional policy priorities. The NYLCV Board voted to make the endorsement on the recommendations of NYLCV Chapters across the State, which make decisions based on interviews with the candidates and questionnaire responses.
The New York League of Conservation Voters is the only non-partisan, statewide environmental organization in New York that takes a pragmatic approach to fight for clean water, healthy air, renewable energy, and open space. For more information, visit www.nylcv.org.
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