The New York League of Conservation Voters endorsed Council Member Christopher Marte despite his opposition to the significant "City of Yes" housing package. Advocates are puzzled by this decision as Marte's vote was pivotal against crucial legislation aimed at improving urban density and sustainability. Furthermore, Marte's conditional support for congestion pricing has raised concerns over undermining public backing. The League employs a scoring system that equally weighs various votes, which may not reflect the true impact of certain legislative actions, leading to conflicting endorsements that bewilder environmental activists.
The Leagueâs 2024 scorecard gives equal weight to each of 12 bills, making Marte's opposition to the City of Yes seem less consequential than it truly is.
Marte was the only Manhattan council member to oppose the City of Yes, raising questions about how the League deemed his other actions as sufficient to warrant endorsement.
The endorsement of Marte has surprised and unsettled many advocates who expected the League to prioritize impactful and transformative legislation for environmental progress.
The League's approach to scoring votes may not reflect the real implications of those votes, especially when it comes to monumental bills affecting the cityâs environmental future.
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