Dear Friends and Supporters,
As you probably know, Barbara Garrity-Blake
recently announced her run for a seat in the NC
State House of Representatives. Now that the
primary is over, Barbara is working hard to win
the election so that she can get things done for
the people of District 13. We are knocking on
doors, attending community events, and listening
to the concerns of the people of Carteret and
Jones counties. People are ready for a change
and ready for a leader who will represent them
in Raleigh, who will fight to protect and
improve our standard of living!
We will keep you updated on the campaign through
this email list. We want communication to be
two-way, so please keep talking to us about the
issues that matter to you. Below is Barbara's
latest press release about the importance of
protecting North Carolina's waters, the heart of
our economy. Stay tuned for a schedule of meet
and greets and other events! |
Christine Crowther
Campaign Manager
The Garrity-Blake Committee
(336)430-8038
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Barbara Garrity-Blake
May 23, 2008
(252) 808-5712
BARBARA GARRITY-BLAKE OPPOSES REP. MCELRAFT'S BID TO
KILL WATER QUALITY PROTECTIONS
GLOUCESTER -Barbara Garrity-Blake,
Democratic candidate for NC House District 13, opposes
Rep. McElraft's bid to kill coastal stormwater rules
designed to better protect shellfish waters adjacent to
new developments. "Three decades of science shows that
stormwater runoff is the number one reason coastal
waters become polluted," she stated.
"Our elected officials have a responsibility
to keep our public trust waters healthy and productive
for future generations, yet my opponent is fighting a
plan two years in the making and offers nothing in its
place."
Rep. Pat McElraft of Emerald Isle is
co-sponsor of HB 2138, which would disapprove stormwater
requirements slated to go into effect for the twenty
coastal counties August 30, 2008.
"A process was in place that provided
citizens ample opportunity to review and comment on
proposed rules," Garrity-Blake emphasized. "These
long-overdue changes went through much public scrutiny,
and the majority of citizens were in support of the
reforms. Whose interests are being represented by
killing it in the end?"
Rep. McElraft has repeatedly called for an
economic impact study of the rules, citing construction
costs for new developments. "Will her study also account
for the cost of doing nothing and allowing our waters to
become polluted?" Garrity-Blake asked. "What is the
economic impact of compromising our commercial and
recreational fishing industries, tourism, Carteret
County's marine science industry, and a host of small
businesses dependent on the pristine waters of the
Crystal coast?"
Garrity-Blake cited the multi-million dollar
waterfront access program she helped launch two years
ago. "Why did we invest tax-payer dollars in the
waterfront access initiative or the shellfish
restoration and oyster hatchery programs if we are
simply providing access to polluted waters and
contaminated seafood? Any economic impact study must
account for the cost of undermining these public
investments."
"Our precious waters are the heart of our
economy here on the Crystal Coast," Garrity-Blake added.
"This is why people live here, move here, and vacation
here. Clean water keeps our economy strong."
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