For Immediate Release: September 20, 2020
Media Contact: Anais Medina Diaz | LAleagueofconservationvoters@gmail.com
LOS ANGELES COUNTY (September 20, 2020) – The Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters (LALCV) – which has supported pro-environment local candidates throughout Los Angeles County for four decades – today announced its endorsement of Mark Burton, Richard Montgomery, and Steve Napolitano for Manhattan Beach City Council in the upcoming November 3rd election.
“As a former Councilmember and LA City Attorney, Mark Burton has deep experience working on a myriad of community issues,” said LALCV Director Kirsten James, who led the organization’s endorsement team for this race. “This experience and Mark’s passion for protecting the environment would be an asset to the Manhattan Beach Council.”
More information on Mark Burton’s campaign is available at http://burtonforcouncil.org/
“Richard Montgomery hopes to continue bringing environmental awareness to the residents of Manhattan Beach,” said James. “If re-elected he would prioritize issues such as reducing beach pollution, implementing storm water infrastructure and bringing more renewable energy to the City.”
More information on Richard Montgomery’s campaign is available at https://www.montgomery4council.org/bio/
“Steve Napolitano sees protecting the environment as a pillar of his work on Council,” said James. “If re-elected, he would prioritize environmental issues such as ensuring ocean health, furthering clean air and water programs, and protecting wildlife and open space.”
More information on Steve Napolitano’s campaign is available at https://www.stevenapolitano.com/
As a coastal community with significant visitor traffic, Manhattan Beach faces many environmental challenges, with frequent periods of drought and climate change creating additional pressures.
ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Founded in 1976, the Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters (LALCV) is dedicated to electing leadership throughout Los Angeles County to preserve, protect and enhance the environment. LALCV has helped elect more than 100 pro-environment officials throughout the county. LALCV endorsements are determined by its all-volunteer Board, which is composed of Los Angeles County residents committed to advancing environmental priorities.
For more information on LALCV, visit www.LALCV.org and sign up for occasional email updates. Follow @LALCV on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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