I intend to accomplish this by more stringent enforcement of existing regulations and by crafting new stricter controls and accountability methods. It is important that these new rules be formulated with the involvement of all affected parties, including environmental activists and excluding the corporate lobbyists. I will advocate for formation of an environmental advisory board consisting of community members, environmental activists, labor representatives, business representatives, scientists and legislators to craft new, stricter controls.

I will open hearings and meetings involving environmental matters to public participation in order to respond to legitimate concerns and questions. I will develop legislation to provide State-wide Passenger Rail service. This last item can slow the debilitating effects of auto emissions and conserve fuel resources.

As a member of the Citizens for Solid Waste Solutions Commission, I have been working over the last seven months to craft legislation to provide curbside recycling free of charge to all Delawareans. If passed by the General Assembly it would enable Delaware to attain and surpass recycling and reusable goals that are now attained in surrounding states. It would also create many new jobs that would be funded by resource reclamation and promote an economically and environmentally sound approach to solid waste disposal. This responsible and comprehensive piece was presented in Legislative Hall Wednesday 5/10/06 at a press conference and at a Senate hearing that afternoon.