For Immediate Release:
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Contact:
Lee Francis | Deputy Director
Virginia League of Conservation Voters
(804) 225-1902 | lfrancis@valcv.org
RICHMOND – Last night, the Alexandria City Council adopted a bold, forward-looking plan for climate action and sustainability, including commitments to cut greenhouse gases in half over the coming decade, accelerate the city’s transition to renewable energy, electrify its fleet of vehicles, and ensure that all new construction is carbon neutral by 2030.
In response to last night’s vote, Lee Francis, deputy director of the Virginia League of Conservation Voters, offered the following statement:
“Just a day after widespread flooding closed city streets and threatened public safety, the City of Alexandria took the bold steps necessary to ensure the city does its part to address the climate crisis that puts us all in harm’s way,” said Lee Francis, deputy director of the Virginia League of Conservation Voters. “With us moving in the wrong direction at the federal level and with climate deniers at the legislature attempting to block progress at the state level – for now – it’s more important now than ever for localities to take the lead. We applaud Alexandria’s efforts and look forward to seeing the city continuing to lead the way on the environment.”
About us:
The Virginia League of Conservation Voters serves as the political voice of the state’s conservation community, working to make sure Virginia’s elected officials recognize that our natural heritage is an environmental and economic treasure for all. Virginia LCV works with conservation leaders across Virginia and strives for a conservation majority in state government. We secure good public policies on the state level and hold public officials accountable for their positions on environmental issues. For more information, visit www.valcv.org.
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