Marcia Squier on Environment

Invest in ways to prevent erosion and rising waters

A: I would work to hold those responsible accountable for their destructive actions, and work to ensure resources and funds are available to those affected.

Q: What about other water issues?

A: We need to invest in erosion fighting measures, and work to mitigate the cause of the rising water.

All animals should be treated humanely

A: I support the ethical, humane treatment of all animals, whether they be pets, livestock, game or otherwise. Animal welfare is very important to the food production process.

End the War on Oil, for national security AND environment

EPA should regulate for-profit corporations

A: Oppose: I support the EPA regulating businesses/corporations, which are profit-driven and therefore often disregard environmental impacts.

Repeal the DARK Act: require full GMO labeling

Federal funding for Flint; and prosecution for poisoning too

A: Poor. I believe that more individuals need to be held accountable for the poisoning of an entire region. Strict precedence needs to be set here in Michigan because similar issues like this are popping up all over the country, and the people need to rest assured that they come first and foremost in the law of the land. I also believe that the water-line infrastructure needs to be completely overhauled, and that the residents of Flint should not only receive clean water, but they should also receive automatic, full-coverage health insurance, and a living expense stipend or relocation expenses.

Q: Should Congress provide funding to help Flint?

A: Yes, Congress should provide funding to help Flint and other cities across the U.S. to eliminate lead service lines. If elected, I will vote in favor of federal funding of this critical issue. It is our obligation and duty to take care of our own.