FAIRFAX – The Fairfax League of Conservation Voters (FLCV) today announced their Board of Supervisor Endorsements for 2007.
| District | Endorsed | Party |
| Lee | Jeff McKay | Democrat |
| Mason | Penny Gross | Democrat |
| Dranesville | Joan Dubois | Republican |
| Braddock | Sharon Bulova | Democrat |
| Hunter Mill | Cathy Hudgins | Democrat |
| Providence | Linda Smyth | Democrat |
| Chairman | Gerry Connolly | Democrat |
When the Fairfax Board of Supervisors committed to a 20 Year Environmental Agenda in 2004 they set the standard for progressive environmental leadership. The slate endorsed by the FLCV recognizes that leadership.
“Endorsing Chairman Gerry Connolly was an exceptionally easy choice for the Fairfax League of Conservation Voters as his record is exemplary" says Stella Koch, long time resident of Fairfax County and Board member of the FairfaxLCV. During his four years as Chairman he has led the county to adopt an Environmental Vision, written at his urging; created a program to implement and fund those initiatives, added additional funding for stream restoration and protection, and guided the County in creating a national Cool Counties program that now has counties representing 25 million people signed on. “The Chairman has as shown initiative and leadership at the county, regional and national level. We could not ask for a better candidate."
Penny Gross, the Chairman of the Boards Environmental Committee, has become the patron of Clean Water and Clean Air in the County. She has led the County commitment to protect the Chesapeake Bay and to better manage stormwater runoff. “Penny understands the complexity of Environmental issues and how they are directly related to our quality of life and economic vitality” said George Lamb, President of the FLCV.
Joan DuBois, a current member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, has consistently supported Low Impact Development measures aimed at mitigating storm water run off as well as the current Fairfax County Watershed restoration studies. She has been an active volunteer in stream and trail clean-ups; the removal of invasive species and the planting of riparian buffers. She supports the building of hiking/biking trails as alternative transportation to reduce air pollution.
In the Open Lee District race, where Dana Kaufman is stepping aside, the Fairfax League of Conservation Voters endorsed Democrat Jeff McKay. “We were impressed with McKay‘s clear view on issues such as Smart Growth, the Cool Counties initiative, the County’s Tree Action Plan, and Transit Oriented Development,” said Harry Glasgow, FLCV Board Member. “Jeff has a clear grasp on these complex issues and the progress we’ve already made.” McKay has the endorsement of incumbent Dana Kauffmann whose environmental record is peerless. If Jeff McKay is half as good, he will still be superb.
The endorsements were decided by volunteer members who serve on the Fairfax League of Conservation Voter’s Board of Directors (www.fairfaxlcv.org/about.php). FLCV is actively campaigning for our candidates, mobilizing volunteers, providing financial support and communicating with voters.
© 2007 Fairfax League of Conservation Voters