The Massachusetts Sierra Club has endorsed Grace Ross in the race for Worcester City Council.

“Grace Ross has a demonstrated a high level of knowledge and commitment to environmental issues,” said Phil Sego, the Massachusetts Sierra Club’s Political Chair. “Throughout her life she has taken strong environmental positions that make her a clear choice for environmentally-minded voters.”

“I’m honored to have earned this endorsement,” said Ross. “I look forward to working with the Sierra Club and local residents as I focus on environmental issues, improving our air and water quality, reducing our reliance on oil through conservation and other measures, and other issues that affect the quality of life and health of residents in the city.”

The Sierra Club, while noted for their high-profile national positions, is deeply rooted in local, regional, and statewide issues. Their endorsement process includes in-depth research and careful analysis of a questionnaire designed specifically to address local environmental issues. The Club’s endorsement is then communicated to its members, which currently number greater than 27,000 statewide.

The Sierra Club is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization dedicated to the preservation, protection, and exploration of the earth’s natural environment. For a complete listing of Sierra Club political endorsements, please visit www.sierraclubmass.org and click the “politics & issues” link on the left.