The Chapter Political Committees

were established to promote the election of environmentally sensitive candidates to public office, and to maintain a working relationship with legislators and other elected elected officials. Activities include recommending endorsements to ExCom, organizing support for endorsed candidates, and maintaining a liaison with successful candidates after elections. Groups, sections, committees, and task forces are elibible to appoint a voting member of the committees, but individuals may also become members.

The Orange County Political Committee meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:15 pm sharp. For more information, contact Stephanie Pacheco, Chair, Alex Mintzer, Vice-Chair.

The Los Angeles County Political Committee usually meets every second Monday of the month at 7:30 pm at the Chapter headquarters localted at 3435 Wilshire, Suite 320. Call 213-323-4287 for details. Susana Reyes, Chair, Howard Strauss, Vice Chair.

Get involved where you can really make a difference!

• collaborate with other groups on certain issues and at election time
• research election issues and candidates at all levels, from national on down to local
• advise Sierra Club national and regional leaders on issues
• work to get environmental issues on the ballot and help to get them passed
• meet with candidates and elected officials
• lobby in person, by phone, by email and letter writing
• help the Sierra Club decide which candidates and propositions it should support
• educate our fellow Sierra Club members about candidates and issues through reports at meetings...

.... And we have a lot of fun doing all of the above!

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