“Today the Commonwealth faces challenges as great as any in our generation, but we must achieve solutions that are sustainable, both for our environment and our economy.” Garlick said, “I am proud to have the support of the Massachusetts Sierra Club because we share that commitment to environmental protection and a strong, sustainable Massachusetts.”
“Denise Garlick understands that environmental health and personal health are intertwined,” said Phil Sego, Massachusetts Sierra Club Political Chair. “Her leadership on Beacon Hill will be critical to maintaining the quality of our water, air and open spaces for generations to come.”
Garlick said, “As a nurse, I am well aware of the fact that we need to preserve our natural environment as well as the indoor environment to protect the health and safety of our children, families, workers and seniors.”
Garlick stated that she will work to encourage green technologies as part of a diversified economic growth strategy. This includes other potentially high-growth sectors, such as biotech and life sciences. Green technologies can bring jobs in research, design, engineering and manufacturing. Garlick also supports moving to renewable energy sources to lessen our dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Garlick has previously been endorsed by the Massachusetts Teachers Association, Massachusetts Nurses Association and Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus.
A registered nurse and current vice-chairman of the Needham Board of Selectman, Denise Garlick is the former chairman of the Needham Board of Health and a past president of the Massachusetts Nurses Association.
The Sierra Club is the nation's oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization dedicated to the preservation, protection, and exploration of the earth’s natural environment.
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