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Here's what Bethesda Magazine's Adam Pagnucco had to say about Caren Madsen's work on the Marc Elrich for County Executive 2018 campaign. |
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Comments from government officials
"Caren Madsen has been a passionate environmentalist for many years and used her skills admirably in our time together at EPA and since then in her work on ocean policy issues. She was one of the principal points of contact with stakeholders during the tragic Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 and worked to keep lines of communication open with them during the crisis. Integrity, outstanding writing and responsiveness are among her many professional strengths."
- William K. Reilly, EPA Administrator 1988-1992 &
Co-chair of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Commission 2010
“As a private citizen and environmental advocate, Ms. Madsen has served in Montgomery County on several public advisory groups focused on forest conservation. She has also been an advocate of strengthened stormwater legislation in the state of Maryland and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. She has a keen understanding of the urgent need for federal policies that will be the underpinning of successful state and local efforts to conserve natural resources. Ms. Madsen is personable, hard-working, loyal, and has a talent for juggling multiple priorities and challenges. She pursues national and state and local environmental goals with integrity and enthusiasm.”
- U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen
“In her roles as a citizen of our county and at NOAA, Caren has supported sound environmental policy. She has been a trusted advisor to the Council on key issues, particularly forest and tree preservation, and climate and energy issues. Caren was one of those most helpful in backing seven energy bills adopted by the Council last April. She is a good listener and knows how to identify priorities and work within the system to get things done. “
- Roger Berliner, Montgomery County Council
“Caren understands partnerships and coalition-building as well as the need for federal agencies to work more closely with state and local agencies to achieve positive results. My staff and I have worked with Caren in Montgomery County on local environmental issues. She is tireless and passionate about natural resource conservation, yet reasonable when it comes to analyzing the issues and the impact of legislation.”
- Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Executive
- William K. Reilly, EPA Administrator 1988-1992 &
Co-chair of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Commission 2010
“As a private citizen and environmental advocate, Ms. Madsen has served in Montgomery County on several public advisory groups focused on forest conservation. She has also been an advocate of strengthened stormwater legislation in the state of Maryland and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. She has a keen understanding of the urgent need for federal policies that will be the underpinning of successful state and local efforts to conserve natural resources. Ms. Madsen is personable, hard-working, loyal, and has a talent for juggling multiple priorities and challenges. She pursues national and state and local environmental goals with integrity and enthusiasm.”
- U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen
“In her roles as a citizen of our county and at NOAA, Caren has supported sound environmental policy. She has been a trusted advisor to the Council on key issues, particularly forest and tree preservation, and climate and energy issues. Caren was one of those most helpful in backing seven energy bills adopted by the Council last April. She is a good listener and knows how to identify priorities and work within the system to get things done. “
- Roger Berliner, Montgomery County Council
“Caren understands partnerships and coalition-building as well as the need for federal agencies to work more closely with state and local agencies to achieve positive results. My staff and I have worked with Caren in Montgomery County on local environmental issues. She is tireless and passionate about natural resource conservation, yet reasonable when it comes to analyzing the issues and the impact of legislation.”
- Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Executive
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