As a mother and grandmother, Marian cares deeply about protecting our planet for future generations. She has led the Board of Commissioners in taking strong steps toward combating climate change and protecting Chester County’s open spaces. 

 

Marian followed through on her promise to create a task force to implement a countywide environmental plan. She’s demanded strict safety requirements to protect residents from reckless pipeline companies, and has encouraged new green energy solutions to lessen our dependence on harmful energy sources.

 

She’s also been devoted to protecting the natural beauty found in Chester County. Public parks, protected ecosystems, and restoration of public land improve residents’ quality of life while conserving our environment.

 

A record of results:

• Within the first few weeks of taking office, Marian led the Board in appointing 15 people to the County’s new Environmental and Energy Advisory Board. 

• Under Marian’s leadership, the Board adopted a new climate action plan that will reduce our County’s greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050.

• Marian helped create a clean energy financing program that allows commercial businesses to borrow money for clean energy upgrades to their properties.

• She’s worked hard to preserve our cherished open space. Over 30% of our County land – or 147,000 acres – is open space.

• Throughout Marian’s term, the Board has awarded over $7.5 million in open space and park preservation grants.