“Conservationists for Eckhardt” (Fundraiser supporting Sarah Eckhardt for Travis County Judge)

The conservation community is coming together in supporting former Travis County Commissioner, Sarah Eckhardt, in her bid for Travis County Judge!

We need someone with reason, common sense, competence and experience and Sarah has been just that for Travis County for years. We also need an environmental champion to keep our area on track with sustainability goals and green leadership. With a tried and true voting record, Sarah's our Gal!

Please join the Host Committee and so many others in helping secure the vote for Sarah Eckhardt!

Bob Ayres Hon. Valarie Bristol Victor Emanuel David Frederick Stacy Guidry  Kathie & Dick Hanson Candice & Randy House Hon. Karen Huber Gene & Linda Lowenthal Christy Muse Mary Ann Neely Nell Penridge  Pam & Mike Reese Anna & Fritz Steiner Carol & Peter Torgrimson Ira Yates   Invite you to a fundraising reception for Sarah Eckhardt!   Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm   Penn Field, 3601 Congress Avenue Building C Atrium Austin, TX 78704   Sponsorships:  $2500 ~ $1000 ~ $500 ~ $250 ~ $100 Suggested minimum donation:  $35 Click here to contribute online RSVP to Susan Harry at (512) 542-9744 or susan@saraheckhardt.com. Make checks payable to Sarah Eckhardt Campaign P.O. Box 301586 Austin, TX, 78703 A SAMPLING OF SARAH'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS Preserving our natural heritage for future generations Sarah Eckhardt helped expand Travis County's government-protected green spaces by supporting purchase of wilderness for the Balcones Canyonland Preserve, the Onion Creek Trail, and the Gilleland Creek Trail. She also protected the Balcones Canyonland Preserve from harmful development and brokered a multiparty agreement with a gravel mining company to preserve green space along the Colorado River and Gilleland Creek.  Punishing polluters Sarah Eckhardt punished polluters and helped restore Hamilton Pool, one of Central Texas’ treasures, by assisting with mediation of a $3.5 million settlement against developers who had illegally polluted the pool with construction runoff. Preventing Central Texas from sending their garbage to Travis County Sarah Eckhardt kept Travis County from becoming the dumping ground for Central Texas by successfully combating expansion of landfills in Eastern Travis County. Protecting and conserving our water supply Sarah Eckhardt helped preserve the quality and quantity of groundwater for our children and grandchildren by working to pass more stringent groundwater regulations for subdivision permits.   Leading on Conservation   Sarah Eckhardt has been a driving force in the development of the first ever Travis County Land, Water and Transportation Plan that recognizes the importance of protecting our natural resources.  She was also instrumental in implementing the county's Conservation Easement Acquisition policy.