Environment

By Damian Carroll

I will not just be a vote in support of the environment in Sacramento - I will be a leader in the effort to find creative solutions to our environmental challenges.

My family and I benefit greatly from the conservation work done by leaders before me + bird watching in the Sepulveda Recreation Area, hiking in the Chatsworth Nature Preserve, kayaking the Los Angeles River, and more. I believe that stewardship of the environment is not a standalone issue, but one that impacts all facets of public policy + health, public safety, job creation, education, and quality of life. That's why I will not just be a vote for our environment in the State Legislature; I will be a leader in the effort to find creative solutions to our environmental challenges.

In the State Assembly, I will work to:

• Prepare our local businesses and industries for the green energy future.

• Continue to set high goals for production of renewable energy and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

• Build a 21st century energy infrastructure, including production of renewable energy and a smart grid to distribute it.

• Preserve our open spaces by working with conservancy groups and local community organizations.

• Champion Southern California's water conservation measures and fight for a comprehensive water bond that addresses our outdated infrastructure.

• Improve the permitting process for installing solar systems in homes and businesses.

• Encourage increased use of alternative transportation modes + such as public transit, biking, and walking + and alternative fuel vehicles.