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The Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters hosted our seventh annual Smith-Weiss Environmental Champion Awards on Sunday, May 17, 2009 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Hancock Park home of Marjorie and John Nielsen. The theme was Sun, Wind, and Water: Renewing Our Economy,hailing the power of renewable energy to create jobs and revitalize our economy.

LALCV honored four outstanding individuals in recognition of their environmental work: Michael Feuer, California State Assembly Member Kevin McKeown, Santa Monica City Council Member Cecilia Estolano, CEO, Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles Captain Charles Moore, Founder Algalita Marine Research Foundation

In 2008, LALCV contributed $54,000 to winning candidates and ballot measures as well as spent $12,000 to host a debate between candidates for the Los Angeles County Supervisor's Second District seat. LALCV endorsed winning candidates running for Los Angeles County Supervisor, as well as candidates in El Segundo, Culver City, Pomona,Maywood, and Torrance.

Without your support we cannot do this important work. The work LALCV does ensures that strong environmental candidates are elected to city and county seats. To our guests and sponsors, thank you for your contributions. The more you give the more we can do, and every donation is greatly appreciated.

Mitchell Schwartz
President