Issue Position: Environment

Issue Position

Protecting the environment and preserving it for future generations is essential and requires careful stewardship of our precious natural resources. Environmental protection is also key to growing a vibrant 21st century economy. Orange County's pristine beaches, open spaces and natural beauty are the very things that draw millions of tourists here each year. Those tourists generate millions of dollars for our local communities. It's also why so many people choose to raise their families here. Protecting our environment is not only the right thing to do, it's also a bottom-line economic issue for our district.

When I go to Sacramento, I'll fight to keep our beaches clean and to preserve our open spaces. I will also be an advocate for strong standards in monitoring the water we drink and the air we breathe to protect our families for years to come.

I am a staunch believer that we can protect our environment and still create good jobs. In fact, green and alternative energy technologies can be job creators. Orange County has the second largest number of green companies in California. I want to support those businesses and will advocate creating an even greener economy here in Orange County. The truth is, we need leaders who want to move our state forward and not use unsubstantiated, misleading arguments concerning job creation/loss to cut back or eliminate environmental gains. It is possible to protect our environment while creating good-paying jobs, and I am committed to achieving that balance. That's why I've been endorsed by the Sierra Club.

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