Did Your Legislator Make the Grade?

In 2005, the Sierra Club of Washington State promoted several key environmental bills. When it came time for these important votes, did your legislator make the grade? Find out by visiting the Cascade Chapter's first annual online Legislative Report Card.

By publishing the Report Card mid-term in the two-year legislative cycle, we offer our representatives and senators the opportunity to make changes in their policy making and voting behavior. The Report Card examines how lawmakers voted to protect our state's environment. We encourage you to use it to praise and thank your representatives and senators for their positive actions. If your lawmakers have failed to measure up to your expectations, let them know. They'll have a second year to do better ... if we let them know we're watching!

The Sierra Club is well known for our staff and volunteers' work educating the public and decision makers about environmental issues. Nationwide, Club members work to elect good environmental candidates to public office. Once they're elected, we hold leaders accountable for their votes. Here in Washington, we are fortunate to have a terrific group of people working on our conservation, political and legislative efforts. If you'd like to be part of this effort, contact us. There is always room for more environmental advocates.

The Report Card is a great tool for you to help protect Washington's clean air and water by communicating with your legislators.

Holly Forrest

2005 Legislative Chair