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GEC Endorsed Candidates on Environmental Issues in Glendale
In order to select our endorsements, Glendale Environmental Coalition's endorsement committee requested each candidate complete a survey of questions focused on sustainability issues in Glendale. Here are the responses by the three candidates endorsed by GEC: Dan Brotman, Paula Devine and Ardy Kassakhian. 1. What is your position on whether Glendale should install new gas-generating capacity at the Grayson Power…
Verdugo Wash Project Update
PROJECT UPDATE: Committee and partners plan to meet with Glendale City staff shortly to set a timeline to go before City Council to request authorization of a feasibility study. We will be reaching out to GEC members to participate in encouraging Council to support this effort through a rally, speaking at city council, emails, etc. READY TO SUPPORT NOW? Sign…
GEC Welcomes “Kiss the Ground”
SAVE THE DATE! Our next GEC General Meeting is Sunday, January 19th in Downtown, Glendale (more info on our calendar) GEC welcomes our special guest, Jessica Handy of KISS THE GROUND, who will talk about regenerative soil techniques (basics of how soil works and agricultural practices, day-to-day ways that people can participate in carbon sequestration, things that can be done…
GEC Endorses Dan Brotman, Two Other Candidates for Glendale City Council
The Glendale Environmental Coalition (GEC) is a grassroots organization that was founded to advocate for a future built on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy storage, and against the “business as usual” approach that called for a half-billion-dollar expansion of the Grayson Power Plant. Our successful campaign halted Glendale’s plan to invest in what would have been the last new…
Glendale Joins Eland Solar & Battery Project
GEC congratulates the City of Glendale on joining the ELAND Solar & Battery Project! With 25 MW of new solar power and 18.75 MW of battery storage, this is exactly the kind of initiative that our organization hoped our city would adopt in lieu of new gas at Grayson. The Eland Project is one piece of the clean energy puzzle,…
GEC Thanks FOOD FORWARD
GEC thanks FOOD FORWARD for attending our December General Meeting and educating us on their programs to prevent perfectly edible food from being landfilled. This excellent organization has now officially recovered and distributed 75 million pounds of produce to people in need! You can participate by collecting food donations at farmers markets, as a “picker” of fruit trees and/or donate your…
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The GEC has prioritized getting environmental champions on Glendale City Council this election. We have vetted the various candidates running for Glendale City Council and Dan Brotman, co-founder of our organization, has overwhelmingly been endorsed by GEC. As a member of our group, please take a few moments to help support his campaign, Dan Brotman for Glendale City Council:
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We are pleased to announce that our community can now see the responses to the sustainability-centered survey that our endorsement committee used to base their decisions. Check out the responses on our website!
GEC endorses Dan Brotman, GEC’s co-founder, a GCC professor, economist, and activist, for Glendale City Council. As a direct result of Dan’s initiative and the collaborations he pursued, the City has shifted course on its energy future. GEC knows that Dan will continue to prioritize the environment, work to create long-term sustainability processes, and ensure follow-through and implementation.
GEC also endorses candidates Paula Devine because of her vote to pause the Grayson repowering process and her understanding of current environmental issues, and Ardy Kassakhian for his recommendations for environmental action.
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GEC Endorsed Candidates on Environmental Issues in Glendale - Glendale Environmental Coalition
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Candidates for Glendale City Council Endorsed by Glendale Environmental Coalition and their environmental survey responses.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Glendale Environmental Coalition Endorses Dan Brotman, Two Other Candidates for Glendale City Council
The Glendale Environmental Coalition (GEC) is a grassroots organization that was founded to advocate for a future built on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy storage, and against the “business as usual” approach that called for a half-billion-dollar expansion of the Grayson Power Plant. Our successful campaign halted Glendale’s plan to invest in what would have been the last new gas plant project in California, and will result in reduced costs and increased energy reliability. GEC’s mission has expanded to fostering a sustainable environment for all.
Glendale, like all cities, is facing multiple environmental challenges and therefore needs elected officials who understand the need to craft energy, development, transportation, housing, and solid-waste policies that will protect our air, land, and water in a fiscally responsible manner.
GEC invited all candidates for Glendale City Council to respond to a questionnaire reflecting GEC’s concerns about environmental and climate issues relevant to the City of Glendale. Based on the results, GEC is endorsing three candidates for Glendale City Council.
GEC endorses Dan Brotman, GEC’s co-founder, a GCC professor, economist, and activist, for Glendale City Council. As a direct result of Dan's initiative and the collaborations he pursued, the City has shifted course on its energy future. GEC knows that Dan will continue to prioritize the environment, work to create long-term sustainability processes, and ensure follow-through and implementation.
GEC also endorses candidates Paula Devine because of her vote to pause the Grayson repowering process and her understanding of current environmental issues, and Ardy Kassakhian for his recommendations for environmental action.
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