Protecting EJ Communities: A State and Local Perspective

Netroots Nation
Pennsylvania
06/06/2026 at 02:30PM

Netroots Nation panel: Chester, Pennsylvania is a poster child for environmental justice in the U.S. State EJ legislation would require all toxic facilities to consider the cumulative impacts of their operations and allow citizens input as a factor in permitting decisions.

Speakers:

  • Maurice Sampson, Eastern Pennsylvania Director for Clean Water Action
  • Zulene Mayfield, Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living
  • Philadelphia City Councillor Mark Squilla
  • Teea Tynes, Trash Academy
  • State Rep. Napoleon Nelson (PA-HD-154)