Do you agree with climate scientists that we are facing a climate emergency?

Yes

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Do you agree with climate scientists that greenhouse gas emissions must be reversed within 12 years in order to achieve carbon neutrality in time to keep global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees and to avoid catastrophic runaway climate disruption?

Not possible

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In your opinion, why do political leaders set benchmarks and timeframes for emissions reductions that do not comport with  climate science mandates? If elected, what will you do differently than current leadership?

Prepare for survival - adaptation is key

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If elected, what specific policies will you initiate in your first year of service to begin transitioning our economy to net zero carbon emissions in the timeframe set by the world’s leading scientists?

Climate collapse is our reality; we must adapt to survive. Humanity is the apocalypse.

 

What measures will you propose and advance to ensure that economic recovery and the transition to a green economy fosters equity and economic & racial justice?

Not possible

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If elected, will you support the creation of a Just Transition Study & Fund to identify alternative revenue sources for our state budget and invest in community-driven climate mitigation and adaptation strategies?  Explain.

No

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If elected, how will you include Indigenous and traditional land-based knowledge in the development of a sustainable economy for all of NM?

Unknown

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Who will you talk to about climate issues? Who advises you? What is your plan for community consultation on climate issues?

Unknown

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Define environmental racism in your own words and provide an example in NM

No

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Do you believe climate action is an issue of intergenerational justice? What is the responsibility of your generation to the youth and future generations while in office? Explain.

No

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A) Do you support placing a moratorium on new gas development in the state of New Mexico? Why or Why Not?

No. It is pointless now. We have passed all the major tipping points. I’m sorry.

 

B) Do you support placing a moratorium on new gas plant investment for utilities in New Mexico? Why or Why Not?

No. See answer above.

 

Do you support nuclear energy? Why or Why Not?

Yes. We are stuck with it now.

 

Do you support a competitive energy market where Cities/Counties/Indigenous Nations are able to own, produce, and sell electricity to residents and keep energy dollars local?

Yes

 

Community Solar legislation has been brought up multiple times in the last few years. What is your position on community solar and what will you do to ensure that community solar is prioritized and passes?

Unknown

 

What do you believe is the fossil fuel industry/utility’s responsibility for cleanup and how as an elected official in the public office for which you are running do you plan to hold industry accountable for pollution and cleanup?

Pointless now.

 

Do you believe bonding rates for industry should cover the full cost of cleanup?

Not even remotely possible.

 

We have seen the oil industry collapse over the last month, with oil prices nosediving. Given our current situation and the danger our state’s budget is in, how do you see the role of oil and gas corporations in New Mexico’s future?

A continuing nightmare with a pancake flat learning curve for New Mexicans.

 

Do you support utility bill forgiveness for low-income New Mexicans who have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis?

No

 

Some are saying that COVID-19 is the dress rehearsal for the climate crisis. In fact, in many places throughout the world, the two are compounding crises. What do you think we can learn from the COVID-19 crisis when addressing the climate crisis?

Follow the science or die. I don’t believe in science; I try to understand it. I believe in God.

 

Describe your previous experience working on social/health/environmental issues, do you have experience working with impacted communities to co-develop solutions? How will you use this experience to tackle the climate crisis?

I haven’t come up with a solution to anything so far, in my life. I hope you can drop your standards a bit.

 

What are your ideas to loosen the grip of industry on the state legislature and strengthen our democracy?

It’s not worth the time and effort as it is just a distraction - preparation and adaptation need to be the focus.

 

Name specific alternative sources for state revenue that you'd pursue and propose if elected

None

 

Have you accepted any donations from fossil fuel companies or utilities? Yes/No

No

 

Will you take the #fossilfree pledge? http://nofossilfuelmoney.org/politician-signup/

No