For Immediate Release: 12 January 2017
Media Contact: Shona Ganguly shona@lalcv.net
Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters endorses John Heilman for West Hollywood City Council
(Los Angeles County) – The Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters (LALCV) – which has supported pro-environment municipal candidates throughout Los Angeles County for more than three decades – today announced its endorsement of John Heilman for re-election to the West Hollywood City Council in the upcoming March 7 election.
“John Heilman has a proven record of effective leadership for the people of West Hollywood,” said LALCV President Tom Eisenhauer. “From smarter transportation to increased recycling to fighting to combat climate change, John Heilman has been at the forefront of pro-environment policy.”
Heilman was a leader in the West Hollywood incorporation campaign, and he has been a member of its City Council since the city’s founding. He has served seven terms as Mayor. Councilmember Heilman has led efforts to install bike lanes on major streets, increase recycling, create the Environmental Task Force, and adopt a Green Building Ordinance and a Climate Action Plan.