Hampton Receives 100 percent Score From League of Conservation Voters

Submitted release 

State Rep. John Hampton (D-Simsbury) has been recognized by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) for his 100% support of environmentally sound legislation during the 2013 legislative session.

“I am honored to be recognized by this venerable organization for supporting environmentally friendly legislation,” Rep. Hampton said. “I am proud of my efforts in the state legislature to protect our air, water, farmland and all of our precious natural resources,” Rep. Hampton added.

Hampton headed the opposition to a proposed water diversion from the Farmington River to the University of Connecticut and is leading the effort to craft a state wide water plan.

“Protecting the supply of water is an important component of good environmental stewardship and I am pleased to say I have been working hard to establish a comprehensive state plan that will address infrastructure, energy, public health, environment, land use, agriculture, economic development/business/manufacturing, municipalities, schools/universities, fishing/recreation and emergency planning.”

The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) is a bipartisan, statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Connecticut's environment by advocating environmentally beneficial legislation.  The group identifies and highlights important bills that affect air, water, wildlife, open space, and health.  

CTLCV’s Environmental Scorecard assesses both lawmakers’ votes on environmental legislation and their roles in championing specific issues. Environmental issues this year included, among others, clean water, protecting open space, energy reform, toxins in products, pesticides on school grounds, coastal protection, forest management and the first ever mattress recycling program.

Hampton represents the 16th Assembly District in Simsbury and serves on Aging, Education and Public Safety Committees.