Resources for Civic Action
A note about local elections & climate topics
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Sustainability isn't really a focal point of discussion in local political campaigns, but we (at CFG) feel everyone should be talking about it and working on it. You can trust CFG to keep an eye on this issue people care about and to share information so we can all make informed decisions.
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As a non-partisan organization, CFG does not endorse candidates — we never have, and we never will. We do ask every candidate to answer questions, and we often post those replies — verbatim — for your review. We do not interpret, rank, or comment on candidate responses, though some candidates choose not to respond.
If you are looking for organizations in the climate space who do endorse candidates and seek to influence elections, here are some resources*:
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League of Conservation Voters
"We influence policy, hold politicians accountable, and win elections to order to create safe and healthy communities protected by a just and equitable democracy."
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Environmental Voter Project
"We identify inactive environmentalists and transform them into consistent voters to build the power of the environmental movement."
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"Engaging Elected Officials"(PDF)
A presentation created by Climate Citizens' Lobby of Rochester NY
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"The Transformative Power of Citizen Advocacy" (YouTube)
A video by Climate Citizens' Lobby, Lobbying 101
​*These organizations are not affiliated with or endorsed by Color Fairport Green.
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