Bill Magnarelli, our pick for Onondaga County executiveAs we continue to build our Central New York Chapter, NYLCV has endorsed three candidates in the region this year.

We support Bill Magnarelli for Onondaga County Executive. Magnarelli is currently a state Assemblyman representing Syracuse as well as other parts of the county. In his time serving the Onondaga County community, Magnarelli has been an advocate for state-sponsored clean up of Onondaga Lake as well as biofuel production and research. He secured funds for the New York Environmental Quality Center, which is a non-for-profit corporation that develops leadership in the field of indoor environmental quality systems. Magnarelli's extensive record of advocating for pro-environmental policies includes fighting for the Bigger Better Bottle Bill and supporting the Community Preservation Act, Clean Water Protection/Flood Prevention Act and the Climate Change Solutions Act and Fund.

Among his priorities for the Onondaga County post are developing more transportation options, striking a better balance between environmental sustainability and economic growth, and protecting natural resources. According to Magnarelli: "Ensuring that our people have clean air and water is of paramount importance." Click here to read more about Bill Magnarelli's environmental platform.

Auburn Mayor Timothy LattimoreTimothy Lattimore, who is running for re-election as mayor of Auburn, is another candidate in the region we endorsed.

Lattimore cites energy as the leading environmental issue facing his city. He helped develop the Auburn Municipal Power Authority and a bio-digester that uses methane gas from landfills to reduce dependence on natural gas. If re-elected, Lattimore hopes to continue to reduce the overall cost of energy and promote renewable alternatives. Lattimore has already entered into a working relationship with McQuay International, which is a company that manufactures geothermal energy, to explore the possibilities. To learn more about Timothy Lattimore's environmental platform click here.

Canandaigua Mayor Ellen PolimeniThe New York League of Conservation Voters' third endorsement from the region is Ellen Polimeni, who is seeking re-election as mayor of Canandaigua. Water quality maintenance and open space preservation have been cornerstones of Polimeni's environmental agenda, as seen in her work with the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Task Force and the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council. With these two groups, Polimeni works to protect Canandaigua Lake in coalition with a wide range of stakeholders.

It is Polimeni's hope that, if re-elected, she will be able to continue her work maintaining the health of Canandaigua Lake, exploring alternative fuels and implementing smart growth strategies like revitalizing low income, blighted parts of town. She also wants to continue to study geo-exchange technology, which might be incorporated into city-owned facilities. To learn more about Ellen Polimeni's environmental platform click here.

For the sake of your local environment, be sure to support our eco-friendly candidates on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Newsletter Issue

• Ecopolitics Monthly --- October 2007