Conservation Voters of South Carolina has announced its endorsement of Rep. Mike Sottile for re-election to House District 112, an area which includes the Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island and Mount Pleasant.
“Representative Sottile takes a sensible approach to protecting South Carolina’s outdoor traditions,” says Conservation Voters SC Executive Director, Ann Timberlake, “Mike Sottile will vote for clean air and drinkable water and he knows that South Carolina can’t afford to weaken its solid muicipal waste regulations and invite more out-of-state garbage to our state.”
Sottile has supported South Carolina’s Landmark Conservation Bank that works with local land trusts to voluntarily protect natural and historic places, such as the Morris Island Lighthouse. He supports legislation currently before the House to finally manage how much water can be drawn out of South Carolina’s lakes and rivers, as well as measures to promote renewable energy and efficiency.
Candidate’s earn Conservation Voters’ support through an endorsement process that includes and examination of the candidates records, questionnaire responses, and interviews. “Mike believes that clean, abundant water is critical for growth, for recreation, and for public health. He is passtionate about protecting South Carolina’s Coast because he understands how many Charleston area jobs are dependent upon our coastal marshes, beaches and islands,” added Timberlake.
SInce 2002, Conservation Voters has been making traditional conservation values a priority for elected leaders. The independent bipartisan organization holds elected leaders accountable and publishes a biennial Conservation Scorecard.
