Sierra Club endorses Steve Santarsiero for re-election as State Representative

State Representative Steve Santarsiero has received the endorsement of the Pennsylvania Sierra Club, an organization that advocates for environmental conservation.

“It is an honor and a privilege to be endorsed by the Sierra Club. Even before I was elected as a State Representative or Lower Makefield Township supervisor, I was fighting hard to preserve open space and protect our natural resources,” Santarsiero said. “I have been a leader in the fight to preserve open spaces, such as our successful effort that stopped Matrix properties from building a big box store in Lower Makefield Township.”

Santarsiero is a former Lower Makefield Township supervisor and is currently a first-term state representative. He serves on the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and was an advocate for the moratorium on natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania’s state parks, which passed earlier this year.

“Our state forests were preserved over 100 years ago for generations of Pennsylvanians to enjoy. We should not undo that wise policy for a short term gain. Our top priorities should be protecting the health of our children and preserving our forests for future generations” said Santarsiero.

Jeff Schmidt, executive director of the Pennsylvania Sierra Club, praised Santarsiero, calling him one of the strongest votes for conservation on the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and a strong voice in Harrisburg for protecting clean water, saving open space, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Santarsiero is running for re-election for a second term in the State House of Representatives.