A fighter for green jobs and a sustainable future

NYLCV Capital District Chair Jim Melius, left, with Scott Murphy and local environmental entrepreneurs.NEW YORK --- The New York League of Conservation Voters, which works to make environmental sustainability a top policy and political priority in New York State, congratulates Scott Murphy, who has been officially declared the winner in the 20th Congressional District race. 

Congressman-elect Murphy is to be sworn in on April 29.

NYLCV endorsed Murphy in March, citing his advocacy for an alternative, renewable energy through tax incentives and well-paying green-collar jobs. Throughout the campaign, Murphy also pledged to improve mass transit in the region and make the protection of New York's public lands a top priority, both to help the environment and grow the tourism industry.

"During this time of economic challenge, Scott Murphy understands that sustainability is a way forward for the 20^th District," said Marcia Bystryn, NYLCV's president. "We look forward to working with Congressman Murphy and laying the foundation for a more sustainable future for the Hudson Valley and Capital Region."

The 20th Congressional District, representing all or parts of Dutchess, Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Warren, Washington and Essex counties.

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The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) was founded in 1989 as a nonpartisan, policy making and political action organization that works to make environmental protection a top priority with elected officials, decision makers, and voters by evaluating incumbent performance and endorsing and electing environmental leaders to office in New York State.