Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009: on Environment
Bob McDonnell:
Establish "Green Jobs Zone"; protect the Chesapeake Bay
As a legislator, Bob McDonnell supported several efforts to protect the Chesapeake Bay, including establishing an income tax refund for contributions made to help restore the Bay. Bob also supported the Virginia Water Quality Improvement Act of 1997 to
dedicate funding to address water pollution, as well as the Open-Space Lands Preservation Trust Fund. McDonnell is committed to protecting our environment using innovative technology, pollution prevention programs and holding polluters accountable.
His key priorities will be to:- Protect the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia's Watersheds
- Preserve 400,000 new acres of open space
- Establish Virginia as a "Green Jobs Zone" to encourage renewable energy technologies
The
Chesapeake Bay is a marvelous estuary and one of our nation's greatest natural resources. We must ensure that we are responsible stewards so that future generations may enjoy it as we have.
Source: 2009 VA Gubernatorial campaign site, bobmcdonnell.com
Nov 3, 2009
Chris Daggett:
Strong environment and strong economy goes hand in hand
More than ever before, a strong environment and strong economy goes hand in hand. We need to control development in the Highlands and the Pinelands to protect our water supply, and we must live up to the promises made to those whose land value has been
significantly reduced as a result. The State Plan makes sense and should be finalized and implemented. It also makes sense to re-think the mandates of COAH that have pushed thousands of units of "builder's remedy" housing into suburbs.
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, daggettforgovernor.com
Jul 21, 2009
Joe Manchin III:
Pushed for new mine safety regulations
Making A Difference On Mine Safety- Ensuring adequate supplies of emergency oxygen in underground mines
- Requiring mine operators to install wireless tracking systems
- Commanded mine operators to report serious accidents within 15 minutes
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Hiring additional mine inspectors
- Better equipping and training mine rescue teams
- Authorized the closure of an entire mine if serious violations exist
- Strengthened mine seal requirements
- Requiring mine foreman to complete more training
Source: 2008 Gubernatorial campaign website, for re-election
Nov 1, 2008
Mark Sanford:
Market-based incentive for private land conservation
We’ve proposed funding to bolster water quality efforts & expedite hazardous site cleanup, and we successfully pushed for full funding of the South Carolina Conservation Bank, providing a market-based incentive for private land conservation. In addition,
Governor Sanford has proposed $10 million for a Timber Conservation Fund in this year’s Executive Budget to take advantage of a once in a lifetime chance to create a legacy of land conservation and conserve our forests for future generations.
South Carolina was recently able to save 39,000 such acres of wildlife habitat, including over 38 miles of river frontage on the Big PeeDee and Little PeeDee Rivers, the largest land protection deal of its kind in South Carolina history. Finally,
Governor Sanford recently petitioned the US Department of Agriculture to keep more than 7,600 acres of national forestland in South Carolina roadless, part of the administration’s ongoing effort to protect ecologically significant land in the state.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, SanfordForGovernor.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Christy Mihos:
Eliminate Mass Pike tolls; no MBTA fare increases
- Christy supports eliminating Massachusetts Turnpike tolls from Weston to the New York border by selling the eleven service plazas west of Route 128.
- Christy opposes MBTA fare increases.
- Christy supports giving all Turnpike drivers
FREE Fast Lane Transponders to increase efficiency, cut costs at the MTA, and to provide Turnpike motorists with a safer and more convenient commute.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com
Jul 16, 2006
Christy Mihos:
Extend Blue Line, Silver Line, and Attleboro Line
Christy is in favor of extending the Attleboro commuter rail line to Fall River and New Bedford. Christy is in favor of extending the Blue Line to Lynn and replacement of Silver Line buses with dedicated light rail service.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com
Jul 16, 2006
Arnold Schwarzenegger:
Improve our economy without impairing our environment
Q: You have stated that you are a friend of the environment. What does that mean? A: I will be a passionate defender of California’s environment, providing real leadership to protect our precious land, air, and water.
I believe that part of California’s greatness lies in its natural resources and beauty. It is an essential part of the California experience.
What we do in this state must improve our quality of life, and environmental damage runs counter to that.
Even from an economic perspective, our environment must be protected. If we have beaches soiled by oil spills, tourists will not come to this state. If we log our forests irresponsibly, stream beds will be destroyed
and our fishing industry will be damaged.
I believe we can improve our economy without impairing our environment, and will govern by this belief. I am assembling a team of environmental advisors that will elaborate on key issues in the coming weeks.
Source: 2003 Gubernatorial campaign website, JoinArnold.com
Aug 29, 2003
Arnold Schwarzenegger:
Override federal exemption of new air pollution sources
Breathing clean and healthy air is the right of all Californians, especially our children, whose health suffers disproportionately when our air is polluted.California’s Clean Air Act was the model for the federal Clean Air Act and our state has always
led the nation in clean air programs. As governor, I will examine the federal exemption of new sources of industrial air pollution from “new source review” and propose state regulations to ensure that new facilities do not worsen our air quality.
Source: 2003 Gubernatorial campaign website, JoinArnold.com
Aug 29, 2003
Arnold Schwarzenegger:
Promote watershed management to clean up bays and rivers
I will direct the State Water Resources Control Board to fully enforce all laws that protect our state’s drinking and recreational waters from pollution. Our streams, rivers, lakes, and bays can be better protected by using watershed management.
As Governor, I will direct Cal/EPA and the Resources Agency to fully implement their recent agreement to clean up California’s watersheds. These watersheds feed Lake Tahoe and Santa Monica Bay that are among California’s most precious natural gems.
Source: 2003 Gubernatorial campaign website, JoinArnold.com
Aug 29, 2003
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