About GreenGov

Why you should join the campaign to “Build a Greener Governor”

On November 2, 2010, Californians overwhelmingly voted for Jerry Brown for governor. The California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV) had endorsed Brown because of his long record of environmental protection and his commitment to creating solutions to California's significant environmental and economic challenges.  One year prior to this historic election, CLCV launched the "Build a Greener Governor" campaign and this campaign Web site. In an era when it's fashionable to be "green" (but actions still speak louder than words), GreenGov2010 asked Californians to help determine which candidate would truly be the most pro-environmental governor.

Now that the election is over, we believe it's important to keep all Californians who care about our air, water, wild spaces and public health involved in an ongoing conversation about what it means for Jerry Brown to be a "green" governor.

Chances are you care deeply about the environment and you vote for candidates who you believe will represent your environmental values. You may even volunteer for the candidates who you most want to succeed.

Here at CLCV, we also work to elect the best pro-environment candidates. Next, we hold them accountable to their environmental promises. The election may be over, but it's just the beginning of what we at CLCV call the "cycle of accountability" for Jerry Brown and his administration.

That’s why we’re asking you to join the campaign to BUILD A GREENER GOVERNOR. Here, on our campaign Web site, you can add your voice to the conversation that will help bring attention to environmental issues that deserve our new governor's attention.

Tell your fellow Californians what’s important in this race by contributing your own content: blog posts, photos, videos, opinions and more. Help define what it means to be a "Greener Governor." You’ll join a community of people who care about California’s air, water, coastline, parks, and health. Together your voices will be loud enough to be heard in Sacramento.

California’s environment faces increasing threats. Governor-elect Jerry Brown and his administration will be making critical decisions about California's commitment to clean and renewable energy; about whether we will conserve water or build more dams; whether we'll protect endangered wildlife habitats or allow unchecked development; whether we'll allow toxic chemicals in children’s products or ban these toxins; whether we'll build more roads and highways or invest in other forms of transportation. The list goes on.

If you care about the quality of life in California, including its natural beauty, wild places, natural resources, and the public’s health, then California needs you. Help protect our state’s environmental heritage. Sign up to continue to Build a Greener Governor for the Golden State.