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LCVSD is a chapter of the California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV), which seeks to protect the environmental quality of the state by working to elect environmentally responsible candidates and hold them accountable to the conservation agenda. By being an "on the ground" voice in the San Diego community, LCVSD provides an opportunity for environmental activists to directly impact the local electoral process while promoting environmental candidates. |
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There are many ways that LCVSD is involved in promoting conservation candidates and policies, including:
- Recruiting & training candidates to run for office
- Endorsing candidates and propositions
- Supporting candidates & propositions by raising funds and coordinating volunteer activities
- Raising awareness of environmental candidates and issues by organizing forums, disseminating information to supporters, and engaging in media campaigns
- Promoting environmental policies through endorsement of environmental initiatives and through testimony on key policy decisions
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May 22nd Fundraising Reception for San Diego City Council Candidate Marti Emerald
Join the League of Conservation Voters San Diego, the Sierra Club, and the region's environmental leaders this Thursday, May 22nd 5:30 to 7:30 pm at a fundraising reception for Marti Emerald for San Diego City Council. This will be one of the last opportunities to support Marti Emerald before the June 3rd primary and every dollar and vote will count!
Please join us at the new offices of Casey, Gerry, Schenk, Francavilla, Blatt and Penfield in Banker's Hill to meet Marti Emerald and hear about the critical environmental issues facing the region.
Location: 110 Laurel Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Click here for the event flyer
LCVSD Endorses Aguirre, Peters in City Attorney Contest
Press Release
May 7, 2008
SAN DIEGO-The League of Conservation Voters San Diego announced today its dual endorsement in the June 3rd primary election for City Attorney, touting the environmental credentials and accomplishments of City Attorney Michael Aguirre and City Council President Scott Peters.
"These two candidates are strong environmental stewards who have demonstrated leadership in protecting our air, land, and water," said LCVSD President Jamie Gonzalez. "We have endorsed both candidates in previous elections and they are dedicated environmentalists in this race. Either candidate would be an outstanding advocate for San Diegans."
To view a complete list of LCVSD endorsements, visit www.lcvsd.org/2008endorsements.htm
LCVSD Hosts City Attorney Forum May 6th
On Tuesday, May 6th the League of Conservation Voters San Diego will host an environmental forum for San Diego city attorney candidates. Michael Aguirre, Jan Goldsmith, Amy Lepine, Brian Maienschein, and Scott Peters have confirmed attendance. The event will be held at the San Diego EcoCenter for Alternative Fuel Education 4001 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego 92105 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Space is limited. Please RSVP to Jamie.Gonzalez@yahoo.com
Click here to see the City Attorney Forum Flyer
The EcoCenter is located behind Pearson Fuels, the nation's 1st Alternative Fuel Station, at the corner of El Cajon Blvd and Central Avenue, just east of I-15. There is underground parking below the EcoCenter or available street level parking next to the facility.
LCVSD Endorsed Candidates for 2008 Primary
Click here to see which candidates the League of Conservation Voters has endorsed
Press Release
April 8, 2008
League of Conservation Voters Announces
San Diego Candidate Endorsements
SAN DIEGO – League of Conservation Voters San Diego announced today its endorsements in several June 3 primary contests, including for the U.S. House, California Assembly, San Diego City Council, and San Diego Unified School Board. Endorsements for San Diego mayor and city attorney are expected to be announced closer to election day.
Among its endorsements, LCVSD endorsed Sherri Lightner, Todd Gloria, and Marti Emerald, respectively in Districts 1, 3, and 7 in San Diego City Council races. The organization also supported John Evans and Richard Barrera for San Diego Unified School Board Districts A and D, respectively. The local LCV chapter joined the statewide California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV) in giving the nod to Marty Block, chair of the San Diego Community College Board, who is running for an open seat in the Assembly's 78th District, an area that includes parts of San Diego, Chula Vista, Lemon Grove, Bonita, and Spring Valley. LCVSD has also asked CLCV and the national League of Conservation Voters to support Nick Leibham, an attorney seeking to unseat U.S. Rep. Brian Bilbray in the 50th District, which spans coastal and inland communities in North County. “Whether it is cleaning our air, defending our coastal areas, or supporting mass transit, we are hopeful that these candidates will become strong environmental leaders,” said LCVSD President Jamie Gonzalez. “Much work needs to be done to restore our air, land, and water and we are looking to these individuals to become a new generation of environmental stewards.”
Additional local, state and national endorsements are listed below:
- U.S. House – 51st District: Bob Filner
- U.S. House – 53rd District: Susan Davis
- California Senate – 39th District: Christine Kehoe
- California Assembly – 76th District: Lori Saldana
- California Assembly – 79th District: Mary Salas
- San Diego County Board of Supervisors: Pam Slater-Price
- Chula Vista City Council: Pamela Bensoussan
- Chula Vista City Council: Steve Castenada
- Encinitas City Council: Maggie Houlihan
- Oceanside Mayor: Jim Wood
- Oceanside City Council: Esther Sanchez
- Solana Beach City Council: Lesa Heebner
- Solana Beach City Council: Dave Roberts
LCVSD is a chapter of the California League of Conservation Voters, which seeks to protect the environmental quality of the state by working to elect environmentally responsible candidates and hold them accountable to the conservation agenda. By being an "on the ground" voice in the San Diego community, LCVSD provides an opportunity for environmental activists to directly impact the local electoral process while promoting environmental candidates.
LCVSD Hosts Its First Ever Candidate Forum on Environmental Issues:
San Diego City Council District 3 Candidates Debate at February 11 Event
On February 11, The League of Conservation Voters San Diego hosted its first-ever public forum focusing solely on environmental issues for candidates running for San Diego City Council in District 3. All six candidates running for the open District 3 seat participated including Todd Gloria, Stephen Whitburn, and John Hartley. The forum was moderated by David Rolland (Editor of San Diego City Beat) and took place at the San Diego EcoCenter for Alternative Fuel Education, located at 4001 El Cajon Blvd.
Click here for D3 Candidate Forum flyer
Click here for D3 Enviro Forum press release
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