LOS ANGELES—Environmental issues are on the forefront of some Los Angeles voters’ minds, according to a coalition of climate activists in the city.
A few mayoral candidates discussed issues brought forth by the Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters April 21.
While a few frontrunners were missing from the debate—specifically Rick Caruso—Karen Bass (D-Calif.), LA City Attorney Mike Feuer, LA Councilman Kevin de Leon, and former LA Metro board member and real estate agent Mel Wilson were on hand to give their thoughts and solutions on air and water quality, affordable housing, and public transportation.
With an emphasis on moving forward the city’s Green New Deal—which aims to have 100 percent renewable energy by 2045—the candidates discussed how a push toward “clean energy” will create new green jobs and make public transportation easier for Angelenos.
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