Dear Friend--

The legislature is back in session next week and, unfortunately, they're continuing their undemocratic attack on voters' ability to decide our political future.

Any attempt to make it harder for people to propose and pass their own laws is an attack on our core belief - that government works best when people participate.

That's why Ohio Citizen Action is fighting to stop HJR1. We need your help to stand up to politicians who are more interested in consolidating their own power than in representing the people of Ohio.

If you're ready to take action, there are several things you can do.

The page includes a letter already written to get you started, but please feel free to edit. Letters are most effective when written in your own words.

HJR1 is the only item on the agenda at next week’s hearing in the House Constitutional Resolutions Committee. Opponent testimony and a possible vote are scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Wed. April 19, in Room 017 near the museum in the crypt at the Statehouse: 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Tune in online Wed. April 19 at 9 a.m. on the ohiochannel.org

Call your state representative to voice your opposition. To leave a telephone message for your State Representative, call 1-800-282-0253. Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

After these hours, you can find the phone number for your State Representative by visiting the website of the House of Representatives at: www.ohiohouse.gov.

Thank you for taking this urgent call to action,

Ohio Citizen Action
http://www.ohiocitizen.org/

P.S. We had a small, but satisfying victory in our utility corruption campaign. The Browns announced the early end of their FirstEnergy Stadium naming rights deal. This should have happened as soon as they admitted to the bribery, but it's heartening to see public pressure making a difference in the fight against corruption.

Help us celebrate with a special contribution to our Earth Day fundraising campaign. Thank you!