(The first version of this email incorrectly listed the amount of the bailout as nine hundred billion dollars. We apologize for this significant typo, especially since the actual figure is bad enough without inflating it.)

Hi Friend --

Nine hundred million dollars.

That's how much of our money Ohio legislators gifted to FirstEnergy to bailout its uncompetitive nuclear and coal plants.

We won't forget, and we will hold legislators accountable for their vote on House Bill 6.

Our Ohio Consumers Power Alliance project recently launched a radio campaign reminding voters in Ohio House District 10 that Representative Terrence Upchurch voted against their best interest when he voted in support of the legislation in July 2019.

We also began canvassing his district, urging constituents to offer feedback to Rep. Upchurch about his vote.

Voices on the radio spot currently airing on WMJI and WTAM in Cleveland tell Representative Upchurch,

“We will remember.

We will remember your yes vote on HB 6. We will remember that you voted for Wall Street investors over hardworking Ohioans…

Your vote on HB 6 bailed out two outdated nuclear power plants and two coal plants – one that’s in Indiana.

Your vote killed Ohio’s renewable energy standards and energy efficiency efforts.”

Legislative debate has ended on House Bill 6 and threats of violence against signature collectors have stopped, but it's critical that Ohioans remember lawmakers who sided with those who poisoned the political atmosphere in Ohio and stunted the democratic process.

Today, on Giving Tuesday, we ask for your support  as we hold these lawmakers accountable and amplify the voices of Ohioans just like you.

Please make your special year end gift today.

Thanks,

Rachael Belz
http://www.ohiocitizen.org/