For Immediate Release
December 11, 2012 Contact Jeff Tittel, 609-558-9100 Sierra Club Statement on Sen. Buonos Gubernatorial Run Today Senator Barbara Buono announced she is running for Governor.There are other candidates who also have good environmental records as well and we are looking forward to a spirited campaign around environmental issues. We have not made any endorsements yet and look forward to starting our endorsement process early next year when more candidates have announced they are filing.*Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club*, released the following statement in response to Senator Buonos announcement:
"We are pleased to see that Senator Barbara Buono is running for Governor.With her entering the race, this will make the environment a major issue in the campaign and help raise public awareness on the state of New Jerseys environment.Senator Buono has alongstanding commitment to the environment and has been a leader on environmental issues throughout herlegislative career. *In 2011 she received the NJ Sierra Clubs Outstanding Achievement Award*. Below is what was said when she received the award."
"Barbara Buono is a true leader when it comes to New Jerseys environment. She stood up to Governors in her own party showing her efforts to protect New Jerseys environment. She exposed the Red Tape Review and how it was being used by the Christie Administration to weaken environmental protections. She has also helped to pass dozen of laws making New Jerseys environment a better place."
"Senator Buonosleadership and courage in protecting and preserving our natural environment can be seen throughout her career, including the Senators efforts to promote clean air and water, preserve open space and cleanup of toxic sites. Senator Buono has also been working diligently to block the implementation of the Waiver Rule through an oversight resolution."
-- Kate Millsaps Conservation Program Coordinator NJ Chapter of the Sierra Club 609-656-7612