Press release from NC Sierra Club:
Today the North Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club Political Committee announced its endorsements for state and local candidates in Western North Carolina.
“It is important that we elect candidates who understand how important it is to protect our environment,” said Ken Brame, NC Sierra Club Political Vice-Chair. “If we want to protect our tourism and farming industries, as well as attract new jobs, we need to protect our air, water, and mountains.”
In state senate races, the club is endorsing incumbent Sen. Terry Van Duyn in the Senate 49 race.
In state House races, the club’s support goes to incumbents Rep. Chuck McGrady in District`117 and Rep. Joe Sam Queen in District 119.
The club’s endorsement in all other state House races goes to challengers. The NC Sierra Club has given the nod to former UNC-Asheville Vice President, Brian Turner, who is challenging Rep. Tim Moffitt in District 116. And the NC Sierra Club is backing Farmer John Ager who is up against Rep. Nathan Ramsey in District 115, Dean Hicks in the District 118 race against Rep. Michele Presnell.
In local races, the NC Sierra Club group today announces its support for Democrat Ellen Frost and unaffiliated candidate Nancy Waldrop for Buncombe County Commission. Republican David King was endorsed in the primary last spring.
“We have been fortunate to have a county commission here in Buncombe County that understands that protecting the environment is directly connected to maintaining our quality of life and attracting both new residents and more jobs ,” added Brame. “The election of Frost and Waldrop will ensure that the Buncombe County Commission continues the policies that have made the county a great place to live and work.”
Along with the endorsement, the NC Sierra Club will lend its volunteer strength to help these candidates get elected in November. “We have over 9,000 members and supporters in Western NC who will support our candidates,” added Brame.
Today, the NC Sierra Club also announced its first round of endorsements across North Carolina. The endorsement process is ongoing. A full list of candidates endorsed to date can be found at https://nc2.sierraclub.org/2014Endorsements.
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