MD: Greens Organizing from the Bottom Up

From the Maryland Gazette:

Seeking to capitalize on an anti-incumbent mood and the general appeal of environmental policies, the Green Party nominated its first candidate for county executive this week. On Tuesday, the party unanimously nominated Mike Shay, a south county environmental activist, for Anne Arundel's top political post. His application will be forwarded to the Maryland Green Party and included in the nominations made to the State Board of Elections by Aug. 2. Shay, 59, said his candidacy is an effort to give voters "real choices" and make sure there is a dialogue on creating sustainable communities and protecting the environment. In 2006, he ran as a Democrat for delegate in District 33B, losing to Del. Bob Costa, R-Deale.