2016 is a pivotal election year with key elections from the White House through your local county court house. Key environmental issues from climate change to the Trans Pacific Partnership/TPP, and from Texas air and water issues to Houston area Super Fund sites and dozens of other key environmental issues will be in play. Now is the time for Sierrans to get involved and help elect environmental advocates. Our local group will connect with candidates, learn about their environmental positions and help some of those who are true environment supporters.

In partnership with the Sierra Club’s political team, the Houston Group has reformed its Political Committee to have impact on the important elections. The new committee organized an excellent day of political training with the Sierra National and Lone Star political team and new volunteers. The all-day session featured Sierra national trainers and special guest Mayor Sylvester Turner.

We have a great group of friendly people on our political team, some with lots of political experience and some with less experience. Regardless, we’d like you to help out, either as a volunteer on future activities or as a political committee member. If you’re interested contact Doug Peterson at dougpeterson@earthlink.net or 281.782.2721, or Jim Williams at ezz@PDQ.NET or 713.252.8640.