League Announces Endorsements
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 he California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV) is the nation's largest and oldest state political action organization for the environment. Founded in 1972, CLCV mobilizes California voters to support environmentally responsible candidates and issues, and serves as a watchdog to hold elected officials accountable for their environmental votes. CLCV is a nonpartisan organization supported by 30,000 members, working in coalition with a wide spectrum of environmental and community groups. The League of Conservation Voters of San Diego (LCVSD) is a local chapter of the California League of Conservation Voters.
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 Among the clutter of a long ballot, don't forget to vote for education! LCVSD has endorsed:
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If you can't make it to the polls, request an absentee ballot. For an absentee ballot to be mailed to your home, a fax or letter requesting one must reach the Registrar of Voters Office by Feb. 29. The fax number is: (858) 694-2955. The address is: 5201 Ruffin Road, Suite I, San Diego, 92123. Absentee ballots cannot be requested by telephone. After Feb. 29, voters can obtain and cast an absentee ballot at the Registrar of Voters Office.
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Regional Issues 1. What do you consider the most important issues facing the region and/or city? 2. What is your position on the proposal to create a Regional Infrastructure Transportation Agency (RITA)? Conservation 3. What is your opinion of the multiple habitat plans such as the MSCP? 4. Would you support a 1/4 cent sales tax to find the local portion of the MSCP? 5. Would you support enforceable pollution prevention measures to improve water quality and if so, how would you accomplish this? If not, why not? Growth 6. Do you support or oppose regional impact development fees? 7. Should infrastructure facilities be paid for (estimated at $1.3 billion for the City of San Diego) before increasing densities in existing communities to accommodate projected growth increases? 8. Do you support the concept of zero population growth? Why or why not? Housing 9. Given the regional housing crisis (jobs being created at a faster rate than housing), would you support a linkage fee on commercial (non-residential) development? 10. Are you in favor of reinstating the Housing Trust Fund to its original level? Environmental Justice 11. Would you support regulatory changes, including increased regulation, to protect inner-city and poor communities from environmental pollution? Campaign 12. Do you have a viable campaign? Explain. |
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