Clean Air hearing set for August 31

Take action today: Ask your Senator to oppose Cynthia Tuck as California Air Resources Board chair

As we reported last month, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has nominated Cynthia Tuck, who has spent her career lobbying for polluting industries, as chair of the California Air Resources Board (CARB). CLCV and seven other environmental groups have joined together to oppose this nomination.

Why oppose Tuck?

• Tuck has spent her career fighting tough California air pollution laws and regulations.
• Tuck has represented the same industries she would be charged with regulating.
• The California Air Resources Board's innovative success has often been due to its chair’s independence, leadership, and commitment to protecting public health.
• California needs a Chair of the Air Resources Board who can make tough decisions, stand up to industry, and push the State toward the Governor’s goal of a 50 percent reduction in air pollution. Ms. Tuck's record indicates that she is not the appropriate person for this position.

See the full text of our joint letter opposing Tuck.

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Rules Committee confirmation hearing of Cynthia Tuck:

1:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 31
State Capitol Building, Room 112

Representatives of the Coalition for Clean Air will be testifying on behalf of California's environmental community. If you're in or near Sacramento, consider coming to the hearing and showing your support!

CLCV events:

Wednesday, 8/31: CLCV will celebrate the collaboration between grassroots community activists and the political leaders we work so hard to elect at our 5th Annual Sacramento Environmental Leadership Awards. For more information, see the invitation.

Saturday, 9/17: Find out about Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) from several experts at our Environmental Justice Institute in Los Angeles. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Find out more and RSVP.

Saturday, 9/24: CLCV will celebrate attorneys who protect the environment at our 12th Annual Environmental Leadership Awards Reception in Los Angeles. For more information, see the invitation.