Sierra Club Endorses Mike Mangan for State Representative

News Release

The Massachusetts Sierra Club has endorsed Michael Mangan for State Representative in the 28th Middlesex District. The district comprises the entirety of Everett.

“To meet the district’s economic and transportation challenges, Everett needs capable leaders like Mike,” said Phillip Sego, MA Sierra Club Political Chair. “His knowledge, background, and focus on community make Mike Mangan a candidate the Sierra Club is proud to endorse.”

“I’m proud to be endorsed by a group so dedicated to establishing and protecting safe and healthy communities to live in,” said Michael Mangan. “I am deeply honored to receive their support and look forward to working with them in the future as a member of the State Legislature.”

“Any time we can recognize environmental leadership we do so,” said Sego. “Political leadership is as important as ever. With a changing economy and increasing stress on our transportation system and public services, and on our parks and open spaces, we need Mike’s leadership to help keep our environment, and our families, healthy and safe.”

The Sierra Club is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization dedicated to the preservation, protection, and exploration of the earth’s natural environment. They are known for their high-profile national and local work to protect the environment. Their endorsement process includes in-depth research and careful analysis of a candidate’s environmental experience, work, and positions.

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Sierra Club Endorses Ed Markey for US Senate

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BOSTON - Today, the Sierra Club, the largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the country, endorsed Rep. Ed Markey in the United States Senate special election in Massachusetts.

Statement from Michael Brune, Executive Director of the Sierra Club:

Throughout his 36 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, Ed Markey has been a staunch defender of the environment and champion for clean energy. Time and time again, he has led fights to clean up our air and water, curb the dangerous carbon pollution that is disrupting our climate, and put our nation on the path to an energy efficient economy powered by clean, safe energy. For those reasons, the Sierra Club enthusiastically endorses Ed Markey for U.S. Senate.

Statement from Dan Proctor, Chapter Chair of the Massachusetts Chapter Sierra Club:

Rep. Markey has been steadfast in his dedication to clean air, clean water and clean energy -- even when those issues lacked popular attention or political expediency. There are few elected officials we could endorse more heartily to join the U.S. Senate than Ed Markey.

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Sierra Club Statement on Potential Mass. US Senate Race

Congressman Markey's tireless work on the most pressing problems facing Massachusetts families is nothing short of historic. An outspoken leader in the fight to solve the climate crisis, he is an environmental champion who will stand up to those who threaten the air we breathe, the water we drink, and a safe and healthy future for our kids. Understandably, many Sierra Club members and supporters are excited about his candidacy, but at this time the Sierra Club's volunteer-driven endorsement process is moving at a pace appropriate to the state of the race, and a final decision will be made once there is an open seat and the election is officially scheduled.

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Paul Heroux endorsed by Sierra Club and MassAlliance

Press Release from the Paul Heroux Campaign

State Rep Candidate Paul Heroux has been endorsed by Sierra Club of Massachusetts and MassAlliance.

I am very pleased to be endorsed by Sierra Club, and I look forward to working with Sierra on advancing green jobs in Attleboro and Massachusetts and protecting the outdoors for all citizens to enjoy. And I am very pleased to be endorsed by MassAlliance and look forward to working with them fighting for the citizens in our community, said Heroux.

“Paul is committed to protecting the environment through education, advocacy and legislation,” said Phil Sego, the Sierra Club’s State Political Chair. “Paul recognizes a clean environment is important for all people who enjoy recreational activities outdoors as well as the wildlife that depend on a clean outdoors for their home. The Sierra Club applauds Paul for his willingness to seek alternative forms of energy while maintaining a commitment to decreasing our dependence on foreign oil. This will maximize making use of renewable sources of energy which will help usher Massachusetts into the 21st century and create good green jobs in the process.”

Georgia Hollister Isman of Mass Alliance stated "Paul Heroux will be a great advocate for the working families of Attleboro. We have chosen him for endorsement because we are confident that he is the strongest voice for education that gives every kid the best shot at success, for good local jobs that pay good wages, and for investing in vital local programs that work for our community."

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Joe Kennedy III Endorsed by the Sierra Club

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Posted on October 3, 2012 by Joe Kennedy for Congress

NEWTON – The Sierra Club endorsed Joe Kennedy III today in the race for the Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District, citing his support for comprehensive energy reform and environmental protection efforts. The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most prominent grassroots environmental organization, with over 1.4 million members.

“Comprehensive energy reform and smart environmental policies are crucial to the future of the Commonwealth and the country,” said Joe. “We need to get serious about fuel efficiency and conservation, invest in our renewable energy industry and move away from carbon-intensive sources of energy. The Sierra Club will be a crucial ally in our long-term environmental efforts, and I am honored to have their support in this race.”

“Massachusetts, and especially the 4th Congressional district, has a long tradition of protecting the environment. After careful evaluation of the positions of the candidates, there is no doubt that Joe Kennedy will continue that tradition,” said Phillip Sego, spokesperson for the Massachusetts Sierra Club. “From protecting our rivers and lakes, the air we breathe, and our land we cherish, Joe Kennedy will be a staunch advocate for the environment.”

Founded in 1892, the Sierra Club is America’s largest and most prominent grassroots environmental organization. With 1.4 million members, their mission is to protect our communities and the planet.

Read Joe’s full position paper on energy and the environment.

Joe Kennedy is the Democratic nominee in the 4th Congressional District of Massachusetts. In September, Joe won the Democratic primary with over 90 percent of the vote. He has held over 200 events across the 4th District, speaking directly with voters in every city and town. Out on the trail, he has stressed the importance of creating jobs, investing in education, getting our national debt under control, and bringing basic fairness back into our system. The campaign has opened five offices across the district, signed up over 4,300 volunteers, knocked on over 61,000 doors and made nearly 240,000 phone calls.

Joe has also earned the endorsements of the Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood, the Bay State Stonewall Democrats, the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Nurses Association, the Massachusetts Teachers Association, the SEIU state council and the Massachusetts AFL-CIO.

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Sierra Club Response to Massachusetts Senate Debate

Press Statement

Boston, MA - The Massachusetts Sierra Club released the following statement from Political Chair Phil Sego following last night's debate between Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren:

"After this debate, the contrast between Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren could not be clearer. Brown's rhetoric was loaded with excuses, but he can't avoid the reality of his record. While he's turned his back by opposing critical support for the burgeoning wind industry that's creating jobs across the Commonwealth, he's more than happy to dole out billions in tax giveaways to the big oil companies funding his campaign with their record profits.

On the other hand, as she's done throughout her career, Elizabeth Warren again demonstrated that she'll fight for Massachusetts families and not massive corporations. She understands that mitigating the climate crisis takes action, not just words. That's why she's consistently championed a clean energy economy that will protect our planet and our families while creating jobs here at home.

Massachusetts families deserve a Senator who will stand up to big polluters and fight for a cleaner, healthier, safer future. This debate just provided more evidence that there is only one candidate in this election who will do that - Elizabeth Warren."

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MA Sierra Club Announces 71 Endorsements in State and US Races

Press Release

The Massachusetts Sierra Club announced their list of endorsed candidates for State Representative, State Senator, US Congress, and US Senate. Noting that the candidates selected were among the greenest they have endorsed, the Sierra Club praised each of the candidates for their commitment to and work protecting the environment.

“Each of these endorsees has shown deep commitment to shared environmental goals,” said Phil Sego, MA Sierra Club Political Chair. “Political leadership is as important as ever – we’re increasing our stress on the waste stream, our water supply, our transportation systems and our public lands while cutting the budgets of regulatory agencies. Leadership is necessary to keep our environment, and our families, healthy and safe.”

“The Sierra Club is confident that these candidates will be champions in the fight to protect the public’s health and well-being,” said Sego, “From protecting the air we breathe and the water we drink, to guaranteeing that the Commonwealth’s natural beauty isn’t sold to the highest bidder, to creating good-paying clean energy jobs – each endorsed candidate stands with the state’s residents first.”

Announcing their endorsement of these “green” leaders the Sierra Club hopes both to promote these legislators visibility with a ‘stamp of approval’ as well as encourage other legislators to step up their efforts and do even more to protect citizens’ health, safety and the Commonwealth’s natural resources.

On the state level, the Sierra Club has noted their disappointment with a session of lackluster legislative accomplishments. “We were spending most of our time fighting special interests and sweetheart deals,” said Sego. One of the most notable defeats was their work on passing an update to the state’s bottle bill. The Sierra Club has also been active in promoting a statewide ban on plastic bags, the transition from coal to cleaner alternatives, reducing global warming emissions and decreasing toxins in our environment. They also work to protect our state’s forests and waterways, and seek to improve public transportation in all corners of the Commonwealth.

The Massachusetts Sierra Club has endorsed the candidates noted below. In the coming weeks additional endorsements will be announced.

MASSACHUSETTS HOUSE

5th Barnstable - Patrick Ellis

1st Berkshire - Gail Cariddi

2nd Berkshire - Paul Mark

3rd Berkshire - Tricia Farley Bouvier

12th Bristol - Roger Brunelle

2nd Bristol - Paul Heroux

3rd Bristol - Sherry Costa-Hanlon

4th Bristol - Keith Carreiro

8th Essex - Lori Ehrlich

15th Essex - Linda Dean Campbell

18th Essex - Barbara L'Italien

1st Franklin - Stephen Kulik

2nd Franklin - Denise Andrews

5th Hampden - Aaron Vega

1st Hampshire - Peter Kocot

2nd Hampshire - John Scibak

3rd Hampshire - Ellen Story

3rd Middlesex - Kate Hogan

6th Middlesex - Chris Walsh

7th Middlesex - Tom Sannicandro

8th Middlesex - Carolyn Dykema

11th Middlesex - Kay Khan

12th Middlesex - Ruth Balser

13th Middlesex - Thomas Conroy

14th Middlesex - Cory Atkins

15th Middlesex - Jay Kaufman

23rd Middlesex - Sean Garballey

25th Middlesex - Marjorie Decker

26th Middlesex - Timothy Toomey

27th Middlesex - Denise Provost

29th Middlesex - Jonathan Hecht

31st Middlesex - Jason Lewis

34th Middlesex - Carl Sciortino

37th Middlesex - Jennifer Benson

9th Norfolk - Daniel Winslow

10th Norfolk - Jeffery Roy

11th Norfolk - Paul McMurtry

13th Norfolk - Denise Garlick

14th Norfolk - Alice Peisch

15th Norfolk - Frank Smizik

6th Plymouth - Josh Cutler

8th Plymouth - Marilee Kenney Hunt

11th Plymouth - Robert Sullivan

8th Suffolk - Marty Walz

17th Suffolk - Kevin Honan

6th Worcester - Kathleen Walker

8th Worcester - Robert Dubois

14th Worcester - James O'Day

15th Worcester - Mary Keefe

MASSACHUSETTS SENATE

Cape & Islands - Daniel Wolf

Hampden - Melvin Edwards

Second Middlesex - Patricia Jehlen

Fourth Middlesex - Kenneth Donnelly

Middlesex & Essex - Katherine Clark

First Middlesex & Norfolk - Cynthia Creem

Second Middlesex & Norfolk - Karen Spilka

Middlesex, Suffolk & Essex - Sal DiDomenico

Middlesex & Worcester - James Eldridge

First Plymouth & Bristol - Marc Pacheco

Second Suffolk - Sonia Chang-Diaz

Second Suffolk & Middlesex - Will Brownsberger

First Worcester - Harriette Chandler

U.S. HOUSE

MA01 - Richard Neal

MA02 - James McGovern

MA03 - Niki Tsongas

MA06 - John Tierney

MA05 - Edward Markey

MA07 - Michael Capuano

MA09 - William Keating

U.S. SENATE

Statewide - Elizabeth Warren

The Sierra Club is the oldest and largest non-profit, non-partisan organization environmental organization in the country. Their endorsement process includes in-depth research and careful analysis of a questionnaire designed specifically to address local environmental issues. With over a forty year history in this chapter, the Massachusetts Sierra Club represents about 22,000 members throughout the state and nearly one million nationwide. We fight for clean air, clean water, the preservation of the Commonwealth's most precious natural spaces, and healthy, vibrant communities.