Combat Climate Change, Build a Clean Energy Economy, and Secure Environmental Justice

Monroe County Democrats believe in:

Building a Clean Energy Economy

• We are committed to building a clean energy economy, and we support efforts to create good-paying jobs while protecting the environment.
• We support innovative local college programs which focus on clean energy and environmental protection.
• We support clean energy protection.
• We support incentives for solar panels on homes and businesses.
• We will seek out government and corporate partnerships to encourage new green technology and initiatives.
• We will promote a clean energy economy in all sectors.

Securing Environmental and Climate Justice

• In Monroe county, the Democratic Party is committed to securing environmental and climate justice for all communities, especially low-income and minority communities which are disproportionately impacted by environmental hazards and the effects of climate change.
• We support the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites for productive use.
• We will invest in programs that provide assistance, guidance, and job training to clean up and redevelop these sites.

Protecting Our Public Lands and Waters

• The Democratic Party is the party of the environment, and in Monroe County we are committed to protecting our public lands and waters.
• We support local efforts to secure funding commitments to protect the Lake Ontario shoreline from erosion and any adverse effects from Plan 2014.
• We oppose fracking.
• We will provide education on the effects of climate change while promoting the benefits of solar, wind, and clean energy.