Dear Lucas,
Fighting for clean air and water and standing up to special interests doesn't get you headlines.
But it's the right thing to do to leave our children and grandchildren a cleaner planet.
We need David Yassky as our next New York City Comptroller -- that's why the New York League of Conservation Voters officially endorsed his candidacy this week.
David combines innovative policies with a 24/7/365 commitment to getting the job done. No other candidate has this record of achievement:
- Sued Exxon Mobil to clean up their Brooklyn oil spill after 50 years of neglect
- Authored the bill to make every taxicab in NYC a gas-electric hybrid by 2013
- Passed the Waterfront Planning Act, which NYLCV called "the most important piece of waterfront legislation adopted by the City in recent years."
- Reported on illegal dumping in New York waterways, leading to the prosecution of one of the City's worst polluters
- Pushed for tax incentives for building owners who install green roofs and solar panels
- Fought to convert the City's heating oil to biodiesel
Last week David won another battle for the environment and public health. He took on political forces to pass the Bike Access Bill for people who want to bike to work.
Investing in Green Tech
As Comptroller, David has pledged to invest 5% of pension funds in green technology companies. David will work to create the jobs of the 21st century right here in New York City while building a better, cleaner city.
David Yassky is a powerful force for protecting the environment. The New York League of Conservation Voters is proud to support him.
Sincerely,
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.