Tresa's Blog Posts

Two early endorsements in Marion County
Tresa | December 28, 2009 - 15:44

Chuck Bennett for Salem Mayor

Chuck Bennett is running in a crowded race to be Salem's next mayor. But his ideas to make sure Salem families get what they deserve--clean air and water, affordable transportation choices, and safe, walkable neighborhoods--set him apart. 

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How many Commissioners does it take to protect the environment?
Tresa | December 21, 2009 - 17:09

In Marion County, some say five is the magic number.

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Marion County OLCV ready to play in 2010
Tresa | December 14, 2009 - 15:53

Voters will face many tough decisions in city, county and state races throughout Marion County next year.

Fortunately, a strong team of local community leaders have joined forces on OLCV’s newly re-formed Marion County Steering Committee to make sure the public is informed when they cast their votes next May and November. Over the next few months, the steering committee will be identifying pro-environment candidates in several races in Marion County and talking to voters about those candidates.

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Global Warming Warning from 1958? [Watch the video]
Tresa | December 11, 2009 - 17:20

Just exactly how long have we known about global warming?

Watch the video.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If only we knew now, what we knew then. Oh wait. We do.

 

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Fighting for Green: Intentional or not, the outcome can be the same
Tresa | December 7, 2009 - 13:39

"We didn't set out to be green activists," said Marc Weinberg, a real estate attorney in California.

According to a recent article in the LA Times, Weinberg sued his Home Owners Association after he was told he could not install solar panels on his house. He won his case - clearing the way for other residents to save some green by going clean. Read the article in the LA Times.

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