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Against the Environment
Springs
August 7, 2017
Dear Mr. Rattray,
The Star’s article on Representative Lee Zeldin’s bill to study the future of Plum Island [http://bit.ly/2ueg4Gp] could leave the misleading impression that he is pro-environment. He is not.
Since he came to Washington, Zeldin’s votes have been approximately 10 to 1 against the environment, as measured by the nonpartisan League of Conservation Voters [http://bit.ly/2v7qR48].
Of 27 New York State members of Congress, he is among the three with the worst environmental record.
He is using the Plum Island bill to pose as environmentally friendly. But “his” bill was first introduced by the pro-environment former Representative Tim Bishop in 2013, when the threat that Plum Island could become a housing development, or even a Trump resort, was real [http://bit.ly/2v7RkwP].
Since he came to Washington, Zeldin’s votes have been approximately 10 to 1 against the environment, as measured by the nonpartisan League of Conservation Voters [http://bit.ly/2v7qR48].
Of 27 New York State members of Congress, he is among the three with the worst environmental record.
He is using the Plum Island bill to pose as environmentally friendly. But “his” bill was first introduced by the pro-environment former Representative Tim Bishop in 2013, when the threat that Plum Island could become a housing development, or even a Trump resort, was real [http://bit.ly/2v7RkwP].
Now the danger is much less. The Town of Southold put in place anti-development zoning changes; environmental groups with Morrison & Foerster [http://bit.ly/2uuzfH8], have sued to prevent commercial development of Plum Island, and the federal budget includes the cost of moving the animal disease research facility to Manhattan, Kan., in 2022.
So Zeldin’s press release grandstanding is cynical misdirection. Instead of being fooled, folks at home should watch his misbehavior in Washington. All of his prior votes in 2017 were against our ecology, including one to delay implementing anti-smog standards.
Zeldin is no eco-hero. His eco-vote is close to zero.
JOHN TEPPER MARLINSo Zeldin’s press release grandstanding is cynical misdirection. Instead of being fooled, folks at home should watch his misbehavior in Washington. All of his prior votes in 2017 were against our ecology, including one to delay implementing anti-smog standards.
Zeldin is no eco-hero. His eco-vote is close to zero.
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