The Sierra Club’s Virginia chapter has endorsed Maureen Coffey and J.D. Spain Sr. in the June 20 Democratic primary for Arlington County Board.
“In their answers to our candidate questionnaire and our interviews with the candidates, J.D. and Maureen demonstrated a solid grasp of climate change as the defining challenge of our time,” said John Bloom, chair of the Potomac River Group of the Sierra Club, which includes Arlington.
“They outlined strong policy responses to address greenhouse-gas emissions in Arlington and committed to be advocates for the environment once they join the County Board,” Bloom said.
“Both J.D. and Maureen supported Arlington’s Missing Middle rezoning initiative, a policy reform that will reduce greenhouse gases through both reduced commuting and more efficient buildings,” said Dean Amel, political and land-use chair of the organization.
Six candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination for two seats on the November ballot. Incumbents Katie Cristol and Christian Dorsey are not seeking re-election.
