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NEW YORK LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS ENDORSES LAURIE CUMBO FOR CITY COUNCIL

NEW YORK LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS ENDORSES LAURIE CUMBO FOR CITY COUNCIL

Cumbo Demonstrates Her Commitment to Environmental Programs

(BROOKLYN, NY) – The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYCLV), which advocates for green initiatives statewide, officially endorsed Laurie Cumbo, 35th District City Council Candidate today. NYLCV’s endorsement follows a long string of union endorsements for Cumbo.

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“As our District is experiencing one of the most rapid demographic changes in the country, I am excited to have the New York League of Conservation Voters’ support to revitalize our community,” Laurie Cumbo, 35th District City Council Candidate said. “My top priorities include increasing tourism and attracting more families to the District by employing strategies to maintain enjoyable environments in our parks, streets, and public buildings. The establishment of environmental initiatives is the key to working towards these goals, and I know that the enthusiastic members of the NYLCV are willing to help me take on the challenge of creating a greener New York.”

“A large part of our mission here at the NYLCV is to guide governmental officials toward a more sustainable future in New York, and Laurie Cumbo is the ideal candidate to help us carry out our objectives,” Marcia Bystryn, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters said. “She has established herself as a fighter for environmental initiatives and as a strong leader who advocates green efforts in New York City. She recognizes the value of working closely with environmental organizations and how clean parks and energy-efficient institutions can attract visitors to Brooklyn. Laurie is an energetic, dedicated candidate, and we are proud to endorse her for City Council.”

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New York League of Conservation Voters is the only statewide environmental organization in New York that fights for clean water, clean air, renewable energy and open space through political action. NYLCV aims to educate the public about a broad range of important issues, evaluate the performance of elected officials, and endorse and elect by campaigning for the passage of laws during the legislative season and candidates in the electoral season.

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