Issue Position: Environment

Issue Position

Over the past five years I have had the significant opportunity to take a lead on environmental issues in my community work for Dranesville Supervisor John Foust. I was part of an inter-jurisdictional transportation team where we identified small, reasonable future road connections in the Dulles region rather than advocating for large new highways working with VDOT, WMATA, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Town of Herndon staff.

I helped craft the language for the Comprehensive Plans for the Dranesville District (APR) Area Plan Review process, with a strong emphasis on environmental standards and considerations, assuring that language was included that stipulated the need for LEED certified buildings and to make assurances for adequate storm water management in any new land use.

Virginia must adopt cleaner sources of energy, such as wind and solar power. Investing in new forms of energy throughout our state will not only be better for the environment, but also will create more jobs and help boost the economy. While renewable energy facilities, particularly wind and solar, have a higher construction cost, their fuel cost is minimal. I would be proud to sponsor or support bills incentivizing the use and exploration of alternative energy sources.

Clean water should not be a party issue; we need to work across the aisle to ensure we are protecting one of nature's most valuable resources. I am committed to cleaning up our rivers, lakes, and streams, continuing with, and improving our clean water plan.

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