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 Today the Maryland League of Conservation Voters (LCV) released its second Governor’s Report Card on the environmental stewardship of the O’Malley-Brown administration. Governor O’Malley received the first “A” in the history of the organization back in 2008. Maryland LCV is pleased to assign the grade of B+ to Governor O’Malley for 2009-2011.
Governor’s Report Card
“Marylanders elected Governor Martin O’Malley to a second term,” said acting executive director, Jen Brock-Cancellieri. “Our work doesn’t stop on Election Day as we continue to hold our elected officials, including the administration, accountable. This report tells the story of how the O’Malley-Brown administration is doing when it comes to protecting our air, preserving our land, cleaning our waters, and ensuring the quality of life our people deserve.”
After consultation with conservation leaders in the state, the Maryland LCV Board of Directors and staff prepared this Governor’s Report Card. Maryland LCV awarded the governor an overall grade for his performance on the environment based on a number of separately graded categories, which contain a number of detailed issues intended to be representative of the O’Malley administration’s commitment and actions on environmental issues. The methodology used to prepare this and prior report cards includes a thorough review of departmental and agency actions, policy positions, funding priorities and budget submissions, public statements, environmental advisors, and executive appointments.
The Results
Overall Grade B+
Budget A–
Water Quality B
Climate Change A
Energy B+
Smart Growth A–
Tranportation A–
Fisheries & Wildlife A
Administration & Appointments B+
“Governor O’Malley made the environment one of the hallmarks of his administration. He not only kept the state’s commitment to restore the Chesapeake Bay, but proposed significant environmental initiatives in each legislative session” said Fred Hoover, chair of the Maryland LCV Board of Directors.
Review the full report here.
About the League
The non-partisan Maryland League of Conservation Voters aims to serve as the political voice of the environment. It advocates for sound conservation policies, promotes environmentally responsible candidates, and holds individual elected officials accountable through our scorecards and reports.
Learn more here.
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