Environmental leader Mark Gold issued the following statement regarding Janice Hahn's campaign mailer sent to CD 36 voters questioning Secretary of State Debra Bowen's commitment to the environment.

"I've known Debra Bowen for over 20 years since her days as a member of Heal the Bay's legal committee. Debra has always been a strong environmental leader and a reliable environmental vote. No one should question her environmental leadership," said Mark Gold, President, Heal The Bay*

*- title for identification purposes only. No organizational endorsement implied.