Phil Miller Receives the Endorsement of the League of Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club CT Chapter

Essex First Selectman and 36th District House candidate Phil Miller received endorsements from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters and the Connecticut chapter of the Sierra Club.

Both organizations recognized Millers outspoken advocacy for protecting Connecticuts land, air, and water. Prior to being elected First Selectman of Essex, Miller worked to build the Bushy Hill Nature Center from a small summer camp into an environmental education resource visited by thousands area school children each year.

Phil Millers environmental ethic clearly runs deep. said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. His commitment to sustainability, coupled with his success in managing municipal operations, his collaborative style, and his experience with state agencies and regional planning organizations set him up as a newcomer to watch. Were delighted to endorse him.

Martin Mador, Political Co-Chair and Legislative Chair from the Sierra Club Connecticut Chapter, pointed to Millers knowledge and experience:

Our decision is based on your thoughtful responses to our questionnaire, the endorsement interview, your accomplishments as four term First Selectman of Essex, and your extended record of commitment to environmental issues, Mador said in a release.

Phil Miller, elected Essex First Selectman in 2003, has an established record advocating for passing balanced budgets, reducing the size of local government, and advocating for the local environment.

The 36th District includes the towns of Chester, Deep River, Essex, and Haddam.