FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CLINTON, NJ — Clinton Councilmembers John Kashwick and Kim Stentz have been endorsed for reelection by New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (LCV), a leading political voice for the environment in New Jersey.

New Jersey LCV endorsed just 49 candidates in 28 races statewide following a comprehensive review of hundreds of county and local races across New Jersey. The Clinton Town Council race was the only municipal race in Hunterdon County to receive a New Jersey LCV endorsement.

The endorsement follows Kashwick and Stentz’s endorsement earlier this year by the New Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club, giving the two councilmembers the support of two of New Jersey’s major environmental organizations.

New Jersey LCV is a nonpartisan organization whose mission is to elect environmental champions and support leaders who will champion environmental policies in their communities.
“We are honored to have the support of New Jersey LCV,” said Kashwick. “For us, protecting the environment has always been about protecting the quality of life we enjoy here in Clinton. Clean drinking water, safer neighborhoods, protecting our parks and open spaces, and making our community more resilient all have a direct impact on our residents. And we need to accomplish those goals in ways that keep Clinton affordable.”

Stentz said the endorsement also recognizes the importance of finding practical ways to make environmental and infrastructure improvements without placing the entire cost on local taxpayers.
“Good environmental policy and fiscal responsibility can go hand in hand,” added Stentz. “We have worked hard to bring grant funding into Clinton so that we can improve our infrastructure, parks and neighborhoods while reducing the burden on our taxpayers. Grants allow a small town like ours to make improvements that otherwise might be difficult to afford.”

During their time on Council, Kashwick and Stentz have supported investments in Clinton’s parks and infrastructure, efforts to protect the town’s tree canopy and natural resources, sustainability and energy initiatives, and the establishment of Clinton’s Open Space Trust Fund to provide a dedicated source of funding for future preservation opportunities. They have also emphasized pursuing state, county and other outside grants to help fund improvements and limit their impact on local property taxes.
In announcing its 2026 endorsements, New Jersey LCV emphasized the connection between environmental protection, affordability and quality of life in New Jersey communities.

“With affordability continuing to strain family budgets and ongoing attacks on environmental protections, it's more important than ever to elect local leaders who will stand up for safe drinking water, healthy communities, affordable clean energy, and democracy,” said Allison McLeod, Interim Executive Director of New Jersey LCV.

McLeod added that local elected officials “are on the front lines of the issues that matter most to residents” and that their leadership can help create “healthier, more affordable, and more resilient communities for years to come.”

“We’re especially proud that both New Jersey LCV and the Sierra Club have recognized the work we are doing here in Clinton,” Kashwick said. “These endorsements encourage us to keep working to make Clinton greener, safer and more affordable while protecting the character that makes our town such a special place to live.”
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