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Next Steps for Howard County Citizens' Election Fund!
Update: The Howard County Council voted and passed CB30 (the Citizens' Election Fund) on Monday, June 5th! County Executive Kittleman vetoed the bill, so the work continues to overturn the veto. We need you to email or call your councilmember one last time to thank them for voting for a new way to finance campaigns and ask them to overturn the veto! What is CB30? This bill is the implementation of Question A, a referendum to create a publicly-financed election campaign fund, that Howard County citizens voted for in 2016. CB30 sets up a new way to fund elections in Howard County, expanding
Earth Week Hero - David Tykulsker
"Fighting to leave this world a better place by making the best of what we got," is a driving force behind Clean Water Action's Earth Week Hero, David Tykulsker. David has been at the heart of our organization since he joined the New Jersey Board in the 1980s. In 2005, he became the National Board of Clean Water Action, a position he still holds today. David believes that "our kids should not live in the same mess we are in" and that's why he has spent his life working to protect them. For his years of dedication, we recently honored David with a Grassroots Environmental Achievement Award at
Fight for climate justice in DC and fair development in Baltimore.
For over a century, Baltimore has been a hub for dirty energy sources and other industry that has put our environment and our communities in danger. From coal-burning power plants and the BRESCO trash incinerator to crude oil train terminals and the coal export facility in South Baltimore, dirty energy has made Baltimore fail to meet health-based air quality standards, displaced residents, all while failing to supply enough jobs to keep Baltimore's economy strong. But in the next two weeks, we have a crucial opportunity to tell Baltimore's story of environmental injustice and lift up a better
Happy #EarthWeek! Join Clean Water Action at Upcoming Events in NJ
Everyday is Earth Day here at Clean Water Action. Whether you take small or big steps to protect the Earth, your actions collectively add up to make a difference! We are excited to be a part of an amazing environmental community in New Jersey and nationwide. Together, we are working together to ensure clean water, clean air, and our health is protected now and into the future. After all, there is no Planet B! Please join us at the following upcoming events to make your voice matter and actions count! Volunteers needed! To attend or lend your time or talents to any of the events below, please
Hearing next week on the Howard County Citizen's Election Fund
In November, Howard County residents passed Question A to establish a new way for candidates to run for office. Now, Councilmembers Jon Weinstein and Jen Terrasa have introduced CB30 to finalize the program, and it’s up to the Council to pass it. The program will provide matching funds for small donor contributions to candidates who don’t accept large or corporate contributions. On April 19th, the County Council is hosting a public hearing to hear input on the program. Public Hearing on CB30 for the Citizens’ Election Fund program Monday, April 19th 6:30 Supporters rally 7:00 Hearing starts