Lt. Governor Zuckerman Signs Green New Deal Pledge
PRESS RELEASE: September 1, 2020
Lt. Governor Zuckerman Signs Green New Deal Pledge
BURLINGTON: Today, Lt. Governor David Zuckerman signed the Green New Deal Pledge. The pledge reads:
“The American people need a Green New Deal — a 10-year WWII-scale mobilization, as put forth by Senator Edward Markey and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to stop climate change, achieve environmental sustainability, create millions of good jobs, and realize economic prosperity for all.
“I pledge that I will use my office to champion a Green New Deal in any and all ways, including but not limited to: developing and supporting Green New Deal legislation and/or resolutions; building support amongst my colleagues for a Green New Deal; and publicly advocating for the necessity of a Green New Deal.
“In order to fully uphold this duty, I pledge to not take contributions over $200 from oil, gas, and coal industry executives, lobbyists, or PACs and instead prioritize the health of our families, climate, and democracy over fossil fuel industry profits.”
Lt. Governor Zuckerman said, “I am proud to sign this pledge and look forward to working with environmental leaders across the country to pass a National Green New Deal, and a Green Mountain New Deal right here in Vermont.”
Lt. Governor Zuckerman first became involved in politics when he ran for office in 1994, campaigning on environmental issues in Vermont. He has been a staunch supporter of policies that help our state address the climate crisis for over two decades.
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