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himself as a “Teddy Roosevelt Republican,” stated that Virginia has “failed miserably” when it comes to protecting the environment.
He said that the state is ranked “dead last” in terms of spending on conservation. Shenandoah National Park is the second most heavily polluted in the country, he said. Funding for the Secretary of Natural Resources has been significantly cut.
If elected, Fitch said he will make sure that full funding is restored and that the state begins to fulfill its commitment to the Chesapeake Bay Agreement.
“So far we’ve only met 5 percent (of our obligation),” he said. International support
Although his campaign is in its infancy, Fitch has already garnered some international support.
Chris Stokes, a member of the original Jamaican bobsled team that Fitch organized in 1988, attended the press conference and spoke in support of his friend.
“Leaders like George show us that tomorrow doesn’t (just) have to be a continuation of today,” Stokes said.
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