Reducing climate change and protecting the environment have always been important to me.  I studied Geology in college and earned my Masters Degree in Earth and Planetary Science - which gave me a solid understanding of issues impacting our climate. I then spent 12 years as an environmental professional, both as a government contractor doing environmental investigations and as litigation consultant helping clients access funding for hazardous waste cleanups.

Living in a coastal community means that the impacts of climate change and sea level rising are happening in front of our eyes. We must take bold action to pass on a livable planet to future generations.

We must be able to breath unpolluted air, swim in clean waters, and have shoreline access.

When my kids are grown, I want their first car to be affordable and electric. We need to prioritize the inclusion of solar panels in all new construction as part of our growth of a green, clean-energy economy. We should work diligently towards reducing reliance on fossil fuels. It’s a win-win goal for the environment and the pocketbook, and we need to get moving.