November 14, 2016
I have been active in the Atlantic Chapter since 2007, initially serving on the Executive Committee as a representative from the Iroquois Group. I have been an At- Large delegate for two terms. This would be my final term. I currently serve as the Chapter Vice-Chair, and currently co-chair the Climate Crisis Committee and chair the Awards Committee, and serve on three other Committees. As an activist, I fought the construction of a trash incinerator in Syracuse, and have worked to promote the cleanup of Onondaga Lake. I am currently working on climate change, and cleanup of a waste site in Westchester County. I have been active in the fight against hydrofracking and ending our dependence on fossil fuels. We must continue to press for greater energy conservation, efficiency, and major investments in solar and wind technology. At the same time, we need to continue to fight gas pipelines, bomb trains, and push for closure of ALL nuclear power plants in New York state. I have a master’s in environmental engineering and doctorate in environmental chemistry. As a former downstater (LI/NYC) who now lives upstate, I bring a broad perspective on state issues. I welcome your support. dhughes171@gmail.com.