Ulster County needs Jen Metzger to be our County Executive. Her position as Executive Director of Citizens for Local Power from 2013 to 2018 exemplifies the kind of nuts-and-bolts effectiveness typical of Jen’s endeavors.
For the third summer running, one CLP program offered 20 local residents 8 weeks of paid onsite training in solar panels installation, energy auditing, home-sealing and weatherization. Trainees needn’t have a high school diploma or even a car. They can go on to earn certifications by studying at SUNY Ulster. What an opportunity for youngsters who might be very much in need of one.
Other CLP energy initiatives aimed to lower electricity costs, establish cleaner energy sources and simultaneously promote local economic development. By contrast Jen’s opponent, Town of Ulster Supervisor James Quigley, tried to establish a fracked-gas burning power plant in the Town of Ulster. He even blocked public hearings on the issue. Jen Metzger and CLP succeeded in repurposing the facility to one using renewable energy; Quigley now tries to claim credit for that. As State Senator, Jen was able to go further and proposed legislation to permanently ban fracking in New York State. The ban passed as part of the 2020-2021 state budget.
Jen has similar nuts-and-bolts successes in the areas of housing, mental health and the extension of broadband and cell service.
Please stand with Pat Ryan and Juan Figueroa and vote for Jen Metzger for County Executive on November 8.
Publishing history
Mid Hudson Times: !0/12/22
