NYLCV Endorses Dia Carabajal for The New York State Assembly
NYLCV Announces the Next Round of Pro-Environment Candidates for 2020 Election
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The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) announced its third round of endorsements in the 2020 election cycle. They endorsed 16 candidates with exceptional environmental records, including Dia Carabajal for the New York State Assembly district 126.
Every election year, NYLCV develops candidate questionnaires based on its policy priorities, including protecting public health, building a clean energy future, protecting clean water, and mitigating climate change.
The NYLCV Board recently voted to make these endorsements on the recommendations of chapters across the state, which make decisions based on interviews with the candidates and questionnaire responses. In the case of incumbents, the boards also consider how the candidate scored on the 2019 NYLCV State Environmental Scorecard or the national LCV Environmental Scorecard, which grade legislators based on votes and co-sponsorships of key environmental legislation.
Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters, said, “Voting for the environment is the best way to advocate for climate action and a sustainable future. This November’s election will be one of the most consequential elections in a generation. It is more important than ever that we elect leaders who will fight for a sustainable future – in Washington and in Albany. We are proud to endorse this group of candidates and urge voters in their districts to join us in casting a ballot for the environment.”
Dia Carabajal is running for State Assembly District 126 to replace Assemblymember Gary Finch who is retiring at the end of the year. As a member of the Auburn City Councilor, Carabajal has worked on various renewable energy initiatives, including as a founding member of Cayuga Country for the Future, a grassroots activist organization that addresses the clean up of industrial waste polluting the Owasco Lake Inlet. Carabajal supports the expansion of the necessary infrastructure for the transition to zero-emission vehicles. She is also personally committed to restoring wetlands and working with the state legislature to facilitate better public awareness on the importance of the health of watersheds to the vitality of New York State.