John,

Gov. Youngkin is drawing a line in the sand on climate and energy policy. He is using discretionary regulations to pull Virginia out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), setting himself up for a legislative showdown with Democrats at the beginning of the new session.

This initiative is an interstate carbon regulation pact signed into law by former Gov. Ralph Northam. But, Youngkin is hellbent on reversing any progress set in motion by his predecessor.

Sixty-one Democratic lawmakers (senators and delegates) signed a letter reminding the governor that he can’t just skirt state law on a whim. Right now, Democrats control the Senate by just two votes.

John, Democrats are ready to take him on in the next legislative session, but with a razor-thin majority in the Senate, we need to call for reinforcements. We need to elect Hala next year, and expand our majority, and our check on Youngkin’s power. But to do that, we need to raise $1,000 this week. Will you chip in $5 today to help us smash it?

Not only is Youngkin sidestepping the law, but his shortsightedness is destroying the future of our Commonwealth. Pulling out of the RGGI clears the path for some of the most devastating, and costly, effects of climate change. With more carbon in the atmosphere, severe weather will intensify, leaving unspeakable damage in its wake. The RGGI not only reduces carbon but earmarks nearly one billion dollars for disaster relief in Virginia, relief funds that would disappear if Youngkin gets his way.

Virginia community leaders are calling on Youngkin to do the right thing, but it’s falling on deaf ears. Unfortunately, morality isn’t enough – we need to create real political consequences for him. Will you ruin his day today by donating $5 to Hala’s campaign and helping us send an environmental champion to Richmond?

Thank you for your support,

Team Ayala
 

Hala for State Senate
P.O. Box 7434
Woodbridge, VA 22195
United States

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