Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters endorses Katherine Clark for Congress

MALDEN – Citing her leadership on environmental issues and commitment to addressing climate change, the Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters endorses State Senator Katherine Clark for Congress. Clark is the Democratic Nominee for Congress in the Special Election to be held December 10.

"Senator Clark has been at the forefront of environmental advocacy in the state Legislature, fighting for increased funding for public transit, advocating for renewable energy, reducing toxic substances in manufacturing and seeking expansion of the bottle bill, just to name a few," said Chuck Anastas, Chairman of MLEV’s Board of Directors. "Her support for addressing climate change through energy efficiency, reduction of fossil fuel dependency and clean energy production make endorsing her candidacy for the Massachusetts 5th Congressional District an easy decision."

Katherine believes that Congress needs to take immediate action to address climate change, which has a broad impact on not only our natural environment, but also our economy, public health and national security. Katherine supports funding research and development in the Fifth Congressional District to develop alternative energy resources and will advocate for a carbon pricing system in Congress.

"I'm honored to receive the endorsement of the Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters," Clark said. "MLEV has been a diligent advocate on issues relating to climate change and environmental protection and I look forward to continuing to work with them."

About State Senator Katherine Clark
Katherine Clark is the Democratic Nominee for Congress in the Massachusetts Fifth Congressional District. Katherine was sworn in for her second term as a Massachusetts state senator representing Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winchester on January 2, 2013. She was first elected in March 2008 to the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Senator Clark serves as the Chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary and Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse. She also serves on the Joint Committees on Public Health and Public Safety and Homeland Security. Senator Clark is a member of the Advisory Council for the Department of Early Education and Care. In 2011, Senator Clark was appointed to the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy Advisory Board at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Katherine and her husband Rodney are raising their three school-age boys in Melrose.

About the Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters
The Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters is a statewide, non-partisan organization dedicated to making environmental protection a top priority for Massachusetts elected officials, candidates and voters in order to better protect the environment and public health. The Massachusetts League provides reliable, timely information on how Massachusetts leaders will act on key environmental legislation.