“Kids love animals. And I was no different. Growing up, I devoured books about elephants, lions, tigers and sharks. Reading about these iconic species helped open up the world around me and made far-away places feel like my backyard. Fast-forward to today and these same species are now in danger of disappearing forever from the wild. I believe it is unacceptable to stand by and allow these animals, whether it’s due to poaching or habitat destruction, to disappear in our lifetimes. That’s why I am enthusiastically supporting Initiative 1401, a statewide initiative on the ballot this November to help save animals facing extinction.”

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