Friends and neighbors,
My love for the outdoors started when I was young and has shaped my life ever since. I built my career as an environmental attorney because I spent countless hours outside and wanted to protect those beautiful places (and the chance to enjoy them) for generations to come. I am proud to fight for our local ecosystems, open spaces, and agricultural lands because I know that a strong economy and a healthy environment are mutually beneficial, not mutually exclusive.
Our local ecosystems support us every day, even if we don't always stop to notice. The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat - we take it for granted that these things will always be plentiful, clean, and safe. But that is far from guaranteed, and it is more important than ever that we be responsible stewards of our shared environment and that we are aware of how our actions impact the intricate, delicate web of flora, fauna, streams, soils, fields, and forests that sustain life on this planet and in this state.
When I arrived in Dover for my first day as your state Senator, I knew that there was a lot of work to do. Just over a year later, I am proud of what we have accomplished so far and excited about how much more we can do in the coming years. On this beautiful Earth Day, I hope you will take a moment to read some of the things we have been doing in the Senate to protect and improve our state's ecosystems and consider getting involved in your community to do your part.
Thank you,