Statement from Jessica Ottney Mahar, on behalf of the Vote Yes for Clean Water and Jobs Coalition, on the Passage of Prop 1
Thanks to the work of this coalition, who handed out tens of thousands of palm cards, window signs and lawn signs, and enthusiastic New Yorkers, we have delivered the first environmental bond act in a generation…Read More…
There’s a $4.2B environmental bond act proposal on NY’s ballot. What voters should know
New Yorkers are set to decide on one of the largest environmental bond acts to address climate change in a quarter-century…Read More…
Vote yes on the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Bond Act
The first time I had to open my umbrella to walk on a subway platform, I knew the city where I’ve lived my whole life had changed. We New York voters must turn over our ballots Nov. 8 and vote for the largest environmental bond act in state history: the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Bond Act…Read More…
New York proposition 1: What you need to know about environmental measure on back of ballot
Staten Islanders heading to the polling booths to vote will have a say in the state’s ability to borrow millions of dollars to enhance climate change infrastructure, bolster community protections and fund a healthy environment…
Vote YES for Electric School Buses For All this October/November
Voters across New York State can take a major step toward replacing the state’s massive fleet of 45,000 diesel and gas school buses with clean, modern all-electric models…Read More…
On the Ballot: Clean Air, Clean Water, Green Jobs
A $4.2 billion initiative is on the ballot in New York for Election Day next week. It’s the largest for environmental protection in the state’s history and is officially known as the “Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Act”…Read More…
New York puts $4.2bn environmental bond act on the midterm ballot
New Yorkers heading to the polls this month have a chance to vote for a ballot measure that would fund up to $4.2bn for environmental improvement projects – including increasing flood resiliency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, electrifying school buses and creating more green and open spaces…Read More…
Editorial endorsement: Vote ‘yes’ on Prop. 1, the ‘clean water, clean air, green jobs’ bond act
After voters choose their candidates for Congress, governor, the state Legislature, sheriff and other local offices, they have one more question to answer on the back of the ballot…Read More…
Voters to decide on Environmental Bond Act that would allocate $4.2B to fund statewide environmental projects
Voters will choose whether to approve or strike down the Environmental Bond Act that will allow the state comptroller to issue $4.2 billion worth of bonds to fund statewide environmental projects. What does this mean for the Hudson Valley?Read More…
Advocates urge residents to vote yes on Proposition One
Officials from several organizations gathered in Peekskill on Tuesday to urge residents to support Proposition One on next week’s ballot – the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act…Read More…