We’re halfway to Election Day, and we’re not stopping to smell the roses.
Over 350 organizations, tribes, community leaders, and small businesses have now joined the fight against Initiative 2117. Recent endorsements include the Washington PTA, WA State Council of Firefighters, Washington Prescribed Fire Council, Tulalip Tribe, Squaxin Island Tribe, American Institute of Architects Washington, and electric car maker Rivian. This coalition is a huge asset for the campaign and helps make clear just how far reaching the consequences of this misleading ballot measure really are.
Grassroots support for our campaign continues to grow statewide. Over 800 volunteers across 24 counties have signed up to join the campaign, and we’ve launched a robust field organizing program, with five organizers across the state! Earlier this month, almost 300 supporters joined our first volunteer kick off and are ready to go! Check out our upcoming volunteer opportunities and sign up for a shift!
We will hit the doors for our first two Weekends of Action, starting August 17, to start talking directly with voters about the harm Initiative 2117 will cause in our communities. We will have volunteer-led events in multiple communities across this state. Sign up here to host an event. More details to come.
As of last week, the Public Investment Impact Disclosure (PIID) statement for I-2117 is final, and it clearly communicates the devastating impacts I-2117 would have on our communities. The PIID will appear on the ballot after the ballot title and reads:
“This measure would decrease funding for investments in transportation, clean air,
renewable energy, conservation, and emissions-reduction.”
Lastly, the Washington Public Disclosure Commission is investigating a series of complaints against Let’s Go Washington, the group behind I-2117 and the slate of conservative initiatives on the November ballot. The complaints allege deceptive and opaque reporting of financial activity related to the initiatives.
We’re excited to watch this movement grow over the second half of this campaign.
Wellesley
Check out recent coverage of the race:
- Crosscut: WA ballot initiative would cut $848.6M of environmental programs
- Port Townsend Leader: State fire councils say ‘No on I-2117’
- Cascadia Daily News: Funding for wildfire resilience is another reason to vote ‘no’ on Initiative 2117
- Gorge Country Media: WA Firefighting & Prescribed Fire Organizations Endorse No on 2117, Oppose I-2117’s Cuts to Forest Health & Wildfire Programs
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Wellesley Daniels
Campaign Manager | No on 2117
917-751-4782