Sierra Club Announces Primary Endorsements

The Mount Vernon Group of the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of six candidates for Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Alexandria City Council.

Incumbent  picked up a nod from the group for her “strong environmental record working with the Sierra Club on local issues,” according to a press release sent out Wednesday.

Incumbent  also picked up an endorsement based on the answers to completed questionnaires and interviews with the executive committee of the Mount Vernon Group, as did candidates , ,  and .

The questionnaire considered candidates’ views on the group’s environmental priorities for Alexandria, such as promoting walking, bicycling and transit use and promoting clean energy options. It also asked for the candidates’ opinions on issues like the Beauregard Small Area Plan, the redevelopment of the city’s waterfront and the Potomac Yard Metro station.

Pepper, Smedberg, Lovain and Wilson have all been endorsed by the Mount Vernon Group in the past. Pepper, Lovain and Wilson are Sierra Club members.

The Sierra Club noted the work of Pepper and Smedberg in getting .