Nyc Endorsements 072209

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2009

CONTACT Dan Hendrick, (212) 361-6350, ext. 206 Cell (917) 207-8715

NY League of Conservation Voters Announces New York City Endorsements NEW YORK --- The New York League of Conservation Voters, which works to make environmental sustainability a top political and policy priority in New York, today announced its endorsed slate of candidates for New York City’s fall 2009 election. NYLCV endorsed 20 individuals who are seeking the offices of public advocate, comptroller, borough president and City Council. NYLCV previously announced its endorsement of Michael Bloomberg for mayor. This year’s screening process was a very competitive one, with 70 candidates seeking NYLCV’s endorsement. “During these challenging economic times, it would be too easy for New York City to lose ground as sustainability leader,” said Marcia Bystryn, president of the New York League of Conservation Voters. “Our endorsed candidates have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to environmental progress that will help shape New York City into an even cleaner, greener city of tomorrow.” NYLCV’s 2009 New York City endorsements are: COMPTROLLER David Yassky PUBLIC ADVOCATE Eric Gioia MANHATTAN BOROUGH PRESIDENT Scott Stringer (continued on next page) Page 1 of 2

CITY COUNCIL – Manhattan

CITY COUNCIL - Queens

Alan Gerson, 1st District

SJ Jung, 20th District

Christine Quinn, 3rd District

Mark Weprin, 23rd District

Daniel Garodnick, 4th District

James Gennaro, 24th District

Jessica Lappin, 5th District Daniel Garodnick, 4th District

Jimmy Van Bramer, 26th District Thomas White, 28th District Thomas White, 28th District

CITY COUNCIL - Brooklyn

CITY COUNCIL - Bronx

Stephen Levin, 33rd District

Oliver Koppell, 11th District

Gerald Esposito, 34th District Al Vann, 36th District

CITY COUNCIL – Staten Island

Sara Gonzalez, 38th District

Kenny Mitchell, 49th District

Brad Lander, 39rd District

James Pocchia, 50th District

########################### The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) was founded in 1989 as a nonpartisan, policy making and political action organization that works to make environmental protection a top priority with elected officials, decision makers, and voters by evaluating incumbent performance and endorsing and electing environmental leaders to office in New York State.

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