Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Endorses Tom Barrett for Governor

Posted on 13. Jul, 2010 by in News

Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters announced their endorsement of Tom Barrett for Governor of Wisconsin today.

Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters is the only conservation organization in the state dedicated to electing pro-conservation candidates to the state legislature, the Governor’s office and other state offices. The endorsement of Tom Barrett was made by the Board of Directors following an in-depth interview with the candidate.

“Tom Barrett has consistently supported policies and initiatives that protect air, water, and the places where Wisconsinites hunt, fish and hike throughout his career,” says Dan Collins, WLCV Board President.

As a member of Congress, Tom Barrett earned an impressive lifetime score of 98% from League of Conservation Voters. He supported pro-conservation initiatives by casting votes to protect clean water, the Arctic wilderness, old growth forests, national parks, and endangered species.

As Mayor of Milwaukee, Tom Barrett has attracted clean energy businesses to the area and helped to transform the Menominee Valley into a thriving commercial and recreational center through brownfield redevelopment. He was also a staunch supporter of the Great Lakes Compact – the agreement that prevents other thirsty states and countries from taking Great Lakes water. Currently, Tom Barrett is leading efforts to renew the ban on drilling in the Great Lakes.

“Tom Barrett understands – not just on a personal level, but also as a statesman – the connection between healthy natural resources and vibrant communities. As Governor, we will be able to count on Tom Barrett to protect the places that make Wisconsin special while wisely positioning us in the new clean energy economy. Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters is pleased to have this opportunity to support a solidly pro-conservation candidate for Governor,” says Collins.

Tom Barrett has consistently stood up to protect Wisconsin’s air, water, and the places where we hunt, fish, hike and spend time with our families.

  • In his 4 terms as a U.S. Congressman, Tom Barrett earned a lifetime score of 98% from the League of Conservation Voters.
  • As a Congressman, Tom Barrett voted to protect clean water, the Arctic wilderness, old growth forests, national parks, and endangered species.
  • As Mayor of Milwaukee, Tom Barrett attracted clean energy businesses to the area, like the manufacturer of wind power generators, Ingeteam.
  • Mayor Barrett offered key support for the Great Lakes Compact that will prevent other thirsty states and countries from taking our Great Lakes water.
  • Mayor Barrett had the foresight long before the current BP disaster to lead efforts to prevent BP from dumping sludge from their Indiana refinery into our prized Lake Michigan.
  • Currently, Tom Barrett is continuing to protect the Great Lakes by leading efforts to renew the ban on drilling in the Great Lakes.
  • He helped to transform the Menomonee Valley into a thriving commercial and recreational center through brownfield redevelopment.

    • Learn more: www.BarrettForWisconsin.com

    When to vote: General Election, November 2, 2010
    Voting information: Learn more about how and where to vote here.

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    Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organizationdedicated to electing conservation leaders, holding decision makers accountable and encouraging lawmakers to champion conservation policies that effectively protect Wisconsin’s public health and natural resources.

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