Sen. Bellows earns high marks for pro-environment voting record

Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, made the “2017-18 Honor Roll” from the Maine Conservation Voters for her consistent support for the state’s environment, as well as policies that protect public health from toxic chemicals and advance the development and adoption of clean, renewable energy.

Maine Conservation Voters scored nine key environmental votes during this year’s legislative session. Sen. Bellows received a 100 percent score for her votes.

“Maine’s natural resources have shaped our history, produced the lumber, blueberries, potatoes and lobsters that have fueled our iconic industries, provided retreats to peace and quiet, and allowed generations of us to grow up breathing clean air and drinking clean water,” said Sen. Bellows. “I am proud of my legislative record of fighting to protect, promote, and preserve these vital natural resources.”

Sen. Bellows joins 14 other Senate Democrats and one Senate Republican who earned perfect scores for their votes on conservation, energy efficiency, clean power generation and public health.

In her hometown of Manchester, Sen. Bellows serves on the Manchester Conservation Commission.

For more information about votes scored, visit maineconservationvoters.org.