OAKLAND, CA — Today, California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) released the following statement in response to Chevron, Valero and Marathon spending $1.4 million through their PAC to defeat climate champions, including Jackie Elward.
EnviroVoters has endorsed Elward, who is the sole candidate to sign the no fossil fuel money pledge, for Senate District 3.
Statement from Veda Banerjee, Communications Director, California Environmental Voters:
“Big Oil is deploying its deep pockets, pouring $1.4 million to thwart the campaigns of several EnviroVoters-endorsed candidates, notably Jackie Elward. As the sole candidate in her race who has taken the principled stance to sign the No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge, Elward demonstrates her unwavering commitment to frontline communities. Her dedication to combating corporate influence remains resolute. We stand behind Jackie Elward and other climate champions who refuse to be swayed by the oil industry’s attempts to undermine progress.”
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CONTACT:
Erika Guzman Cornejo
310-755-1615
erika@envirovoters.org
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