Extreme weather and natural disasters have become all too common in our state. In the end, it is our community’s most disadvantaged populations that have to deal with the consequences. A $15 billion investment in line with the goals of the Climate & Community Investment Act would help counteract the effects of climate change, and bad-faith corporate actors. This funding would go a long way towards addressing resiliency projects, and allowing grassroots organizations to work towards environmental projects that meet the needs of their communities. If we are to ever meet our Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act-mandated environmental goals, we must be aggressive in our efforts to set the state on track.
Over 50% of the housing stock in Rochester is rapidly approaching 100 years old. I’ll work to support policies that make more renewable energy options available, and that the costs associated with transitioning to these sources are manageable for homeowners. Particular care and attention should be given to low-income and disadvantaged communities to help facilitate these upgrades and retrofits. I want to ensure my children inherit an environment worth fighting for.