The 2012 election, on both a national, state and local basis was an environmental ‘landslide’, from the perspective of Jefferson County. 18 of the 19 candidates we tracked appear to have won (one being too close to call as of this morning).
At the County level, our commissioners have easily won re-election, even after the contentious process of the Shoreline Master Program.
At the State level, our two recommended Representatives, along with our State Senator, easily won re-election. DNR remains in the hands of man who has shown great support for environmental protections. The Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court add people with support of environmental law.
At the Federal level, our recommended choices all won.
This, of all things, has to be considered a voter mandate in our county for continued support of environmental protections.
Congratulations to all the winners, and we look forward to you working on furthering the protections and programs that support our environment. A good place to start would be properly finding a funding home for the Northwest Straits Initiative, and the local Marine Resource Committees.
To the losers, we offer you the olive branch that if you wish to win elections in our district, you should reconsider your positions on issues that carry such widespread support. There appears to be no way forward for political parties that stand against them. Coming to the table to work cooperatively on solving our environmental problems can gain you the support you currently lack. We all care about clean water, clean air, and the health of our farmlands. Let’s go make it happen.
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