<div dir="ltr">Hello.<br>
<br>
I’m inviting
you to dinner at my son Max’s farm in Stevensville this Sunday. Max is
hosting this harvest-fresh feast because he wants you to get to know
Daniel Carlino, who is running for the Public Service Commission,
the elected board that regulates utilities in Montana. Oh, and did I
mention that Missoula’s renowned chef, Marianne Forrest, has chosen the
menu and<br>
is preparing the meal?<br>
<br>
When - October 13th, 5 to 7pm<br>
Where - <a href="https://carlino2020.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=73452c4c58e683cccdafe17b0&id=2341d68cd6&e=5579ab2c92" style="color:rgb(1,59,101);font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Missoula Grain & Vegetable Co. Farm, 498 Cash Lane in Stevensville</a><br>
Suggested Donation - $27<br>
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Working the past five years in climate issues, I’ve learned
the absolute necessity of cutting greenhouse gases by moving quickly to a clean energy future. The climate science suggests we need to cut our greenhouse gas pollution by half in the next 10 years. <br></div><div><br></div><div>I’ve come to know Daniel in this
fight. I’ve seen him in action testifying with great poise and passion
that Montana has the world-class wind, solar, and hydro it needs. We have the
money, the entreprenuers, and the skilled workers to jettison the aged
coal-fired generators at Colstrip in the next few years. Daniel
understands that the time has come to replace the largest source
of carbon dioxide pollution in the West -- Colstrip -- with clean
energy. <br></div><div><br></div><div>Forcing this public discussion at the Public Service Commission
and taking advantage of Montana’s generational opportunity is the
cornerstone of his campaign. <br></div><div><br></div><div>Yes, Dan’s young. But, when it comes to our
climate, we should be guided by “the fierce urgency of now,” Martin
Luther King’s phrase. Greta Thunberg and others remind us that
older people are making a mistake when they underestimate the young. We
must choose leaders who understand the stakes and take the bold step
forward to lead. <br></div><div><br></div><div>Come share a meal that features <u>the</u> best setting in the
Bitterroot Valley and <u>the</u> best organic food prepared by <u>the</u> best chef
in our region. And give a listen to Daniel Carlino’s vision of our clean
energy, low carbon future. RSVP to <a href="mailto:max@missoulagrainandvegetable.com">max@missoulagrainandvegetable.com</a>.<br></div>
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Sincerely,</div><div><br></div>
Jeff Smith</div>