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Douglas Mason

Port Matilda

Our state constitution guarantees Pennsylvanians the right to clean air and pure water. That promise only matters if our courts enforce it.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court set that standard in Robinson Township, and Justices Donohue, Dougherty and Wecht have continued that vital work. In the PEDF case, they reaffirmed that Pennsylvania's natural resources are held in trust for the people and future generations. And now, as the Court prepares to decide whether the state can join RGGI, their independence and integrity will matter more than ever.

Retaining these justices means keeping a Court that stands up for the rights of everyday Pennsylvanians. This November, I'll be voting YES to retain Justices Donohue, Dougherty and Wecht.

Douglas Mason is Chair of the Sierra Club Moshannon Group.

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