Dear John,

Long, complicated, important, and even critical.

That's the best way to describe the ballot that will land in your mailbox next week.

My name will be on it, and I would very much appreciate your support. But that's not why I am writing to you today. Instead, I am going to pour my heart out and tell you about another question on this year's ballot: measures I-2117 — the measure that would repeal the Climate Commitment Act.

Here's the short, executive summary:

Please,

VOTE

NO

On I-2117.

Now, let me tell you why:

We can do our part. We are so far beyond a debate about the harmful effects of climate change — simply tune into the news every night! Climate Change is real, and its effects are costing lives, livelihoods, and our future. This is why we created the Climate Commitment Act; to reduce carbon pollution and to make Washington state a national model on how to fight climate change. We should not go back.

Green jobs are good jobs. We are transitioning to a green economy, and that means job creation. From windmills and solar panel production to hydrogen hubs and new green manufacturing, reducing carbon pollution creates jobs. We should not give that up.

Washington state is a good leader, and we can't become a bad example. The truth is the eyes of the nation are on us. If we go back on our commitment to securing clean air and water by passing I-2117, it will send a new message to other states: climate action isn't worth it. Passing I-2117 will not only take Washington State backward, but it will also take the entire country backward.

So, please VOTE NO on I-2117.

Gratefully,

Denny

Oh! And P.S. please remember to fill in the box next to my name. We still have a lot of work to get done.