NYLCV NYC Chapter Chair Ken Fisher Scores of supporters turned out for our Earth Day fundraiser to support NYLCV's New York City Chapter. The event was hosted by Ken and Kirsten Fisher, along with Susan Whiting and Bruce Van Dusen. The event focused our drive to mobilize 100,000 Eco-Voters by 2009, when the city's leadership will change due to term limits.

Our goal is to ensure that the environment remains a top priority among the new crop of leaders. Ken also spoke about the lack of media coverage about political candidates' environmental plans, and how our task is to make sustainability a stronger voting issue. NYC Chapter Board Member Susan Whiting

To get a look at the environmental goals we've set for the city this year, read our 2008 New York City Policy Agenda [0] and our new Progress Report on New York City's Sustainability Initiatives [0]. For a closer look at our electoral efforts and how you can help elect pro-environment candidates, visit our Climate Action PAC [0] Web site.

The event was attended by a wide range of community leaders, prominent lawyers, local residents and elected officials, including Councilman David Yassky and Sen. Marty Connor. Councilman David Yassky and Sen. Marty Connor attended the event.