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

November 14 @ 5:21 pm

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.