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San Diegans Go Green in 2008 Election
22 of 28 LCVSD Endorsed Candidates Prevail on Nov 4th
Press Release Nov 12, 2008
San Diego – Of 28 candidates endorsed by the League of Conservation Voters San Diego (LCVSD) for the 2008 General Election, 22 prevailed on November 4 with one race for a City Council seat in Chula Vista still too close to call.
“It is exciting to see San Diegans electing so many candidates with environmental credentials,” noted the League’s President, Jamie Gonzalez. “LCVSD-endorsed candidates won in 79% of races where the group endorsed.”
Of particular note was the San Diego City Council, where all three LCVSD-endorsed candidates for the general election – Sherri Lightner (D1), Todd Gloria (D3) and Marti Emerald (D7) – prevailed on Tuesday.
“With so many critical environmental issues facing San Diego – from water supply and coastal protection to development standards and energy policy – it will be great to have three environmentally-backed candidates joining long-time conservation leader Donna Frye and others on the Council who have made protecting our natural resources a top priority,” added Gonzalez.
LCVSD Board member Richard Barrera was elected to the San Diego Board of Education, where he will be joined by endorsed candidate John Lee Evans who prevailed over incumbent Mitz Lee.
North County is also proving to be a ripe area for green candidates as long-time environmental leaders like Jim Wood and Esther Sanchez in Oceanside, Maggie Houlihan in Encinitas, Lesa Heebner and Dave Roberts in Solana Beach and Pam Slater-Price (County Board of Supervisors) were re-elected, and will be joined by LCVSD-endorsed newcomers like Olga Diaz in Escondido.
LCVSD also increased its focus in the southern portion of the county, and the group is pleased to see Alejandra Sotelo-Solis join the Council for National City and Steve Castaneda winning reelection in Chula Vista, where newcomer Pamela Bensoussan is engaged in a race that is still too close to call.
While LCVSD endorses primarily in local and some state races, San Diego also voted overwhelmingly for President-Elect Barack Obama, endorsed by the national League of Conservation Voters, 54% to 45% over Senator John McCain.
According to Gonzalez, “This election sees a continuing green voting trend for the San Diego region…a trend we expect will continue in coming elections.”
Join LCVSD in Supporting Marty Block October 29th
Please join the League of Conservation Voters San Diego, Point Loma Democratic Club, Progressive San Diego, Sierra Club, Senator Christine Kehoe, Assemblymember Lori Saldana, and Councilmember Donna Frye for an evening reception to benefit Marty Block, candidate for State Assembly 78th District.
When: October 29th, 2008
5:30-6:00 Sponsor and Host Reception
6:00-7:30 General Reception
Where: Ocean Beach Hotel
5080 Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach
RSVP: Molly Bowman Styles rsvp@martyblock.com
Click here for event flyer
Please Join LCVSD at a Reception for Sherri Lightner
Join hosts Bob Filner, Keith and Renee Kelman and the League of Conservation Voters San Diego at a fundraising cocktail reception to support Sherri Lightner, candidate for the San Diego City Council, District 1.
When: Tuesday, October 14th from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: K Nathan Gallery, 7723 Fay Avenue, La Jolla 92037
RSVP: 619-239-1721 or leslie@kmstrategies.net
Please see event flyer for additional event information
Re-Elect City Attorney Mike Aguirre: Fundraising Reception September 6th
Please join the League of Conservation Voters San Diego and the Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter at a fundraising reception Saturday September 6th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the home of Don Schmidt 5536 Calumet Avenue, La Jolla, Ca 92037.
RSVP to Francisco Manzano: Francisco@mikeaguirreforcityattorney.com or 619-546-5069
Recommended contribution of $50 - $320 made payable to: Re-Elect City Attorney Mike Aguirre
Click here for the event flyer
Join LCVSD and Chicano Democratic Association on August 30th in Supporting Chula Vista City Council Candidate Pamela Bensoussan
The event will be held from 1:00 to 3:00pm on August 30th in Chula Vista. To RSVP for the location please contact Leslie at 619-239-1721 or leslie@kmstrategies.net
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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