“Under JB Pritzker, Illinois has become a national leader in acting on climate change”
Chicago, IL. -- Today, Sierra Club Illinois announced its endorsement of Governor JB Pritzker and Christian Mitchell for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
"Sierra Club is proud to recommend JB Pritzker for Governor and Christian Mitchell for Lt. Governor to all Illinoisans who want to keep Illinois on track to building a clean energy and transportation future, to advance environmental justice, and protect our land and water for future generations," said Jack Darin, Director of the Sierra Club, Illinois Chapter. "With Donald Trump doing everything in his power to commit our country to costly fossil fuels and rollback decades of progress toward cleaner air and water, it's never been more important that states lead in protecting our environment. Under JB Pritzker, Illinois has become a national leader in acting on climate change in this moment when that leadership is so desperately needed."
“A true clean energy future is one that leaves no community behind,” said Gov. Pritzker. “That’s why I’ve made major investments in growing the clean energy workforce, lowering energy costs for Illinois families, and increasing renewable energy capacity in the state. As Trump and MAGA Republicans fight for fossil fuel profits over Illinois families and workers, I am putting the state on a path to 100% clean energy and taking action right now to ensure our children and grandchildren are protected from the damaging impacts of climate change. I am honored to be endorsed by the Sierra Club.”
“To address our climate crisis, we need to confront the history that created it,” said lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Christian Mitchell. “That’s why during negotiations on the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, I committed to investing in Black and brown communities historically excluded from the green economy. This means that everyone, no matter where they live or who they are, will be part of our carbon-free future. Sierra Club is our partner in this fight, and I am proud to be endorsed by an organization that champions a healthier world for all.”