Roger in the News
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Roger Recognized by Congress for Environmental Leadership
Roger received a congratulatory letter from Congressman Henry Waxman, Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee. The letter recognizes Roger's leadership on the...
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Roger Endorsed by County Executive, 5 Colleages
Roger received the endorsements of County Executive Isiah Leggett and five of his colleagues.
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Roger Earns Sierra Club Endorsement
Roger has earned the support and endorsement of the Montgomery County Chapter of the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club’s endorsement is one of the most coveted endorsements in Montgomery County.
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Op-Ed: Don't Let Mirant Fool You
On Earth Day, four of my colleagues joined me in introducing legislation that requires major greenhouse gas emitters to contribute to the costs of cleaning up their mess. This measure will recover...
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From the Gazette: Mirant carbon tax gets initial approval
A proposed carbon tax, which would affect only the Mirant power plant in Dickerson, received preliminary approval from a joint County Council committee Tuesday.
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From the Washington Post: Montgomery Poised to Tax Carbon to Fight Global Warming
Montgomery County Council members are poised to pass a carbon tax to fight global warming that would apply only to the county's largest emitter of greenhouse gases. Council members say the...
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Press Release: Roger Endorsed By Delegates from Districts 15, 16 & 18
Incumbent County Councilmember Roger Berliner’s re-election campaign got another big boost today when every member of the House of Delegates from the three districts that comprise virtually all of...
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Gazette Coverage: Roger Target's Greenhouse Gases, Works to Raise Revenue for County
The Gazette continues its coverage of Roger's initiative which targets big carbon emitters.
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Chesapeake Climate Action Network Director Mike Tidwell Salutes Roger for Carbon Tax Bill
Mont. Co. "Carbon Tax" on Big Polluters is a Key Step Toward Protecting Kids and Our Climate April 22, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Earth Day, April 22, 2010 CONTACT : Mike...
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From The Washington Post - Carbon Tax Coverage
Montgomery official proposes carbon tax on major emitters By Michael Laris Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, April 22, 2010; B05 As drops in buckets go, this is...
