Mike Town Quotations

Overall, it sounds pretty responsible. There's definitely more questions than answers on this issue ... but I'm pleased with the results of the study.

We still have concerns that this legislation could lead to hot spots of mercury pollution in the state.

Offshore drilling could turn our beaches and coastal waters into an industrial zone. Rather than auction off our valuable coastline to oil and gas companies, Virginia should be leading the way with energy solutions that will sustain our energy needs and our economy far into the future.

I'd say we're encouraged by the issues he wants to take on. I heard a lot of goals but not a lot of specifics. But we certainly hope he achieves them.