Dear John,
Yesterday, Secretary of State Bev Clarno announced her rejection of Initiative Petitions 48 & 49, two versions of a 100% Clean Electricity ballot measure bound for the November 2020 ballot. Her claim that these proposed ballot measures violate the “single subject” rule for legislation goes against decades of legal precedent. It also matches a tactic she just used this fall to side with the timber industry in the fight to provide clean water for rural Oregonians and habitat for some of Oregon’s most treasured wildlife.
If you’ve ever wondered why OLCV cares about Secretary of State elections, look no further. These are purely political moves by the appointed Secretary of State, and they mark an egregious undermining of the democratic process and the integrity of the initiative system. 2019 has been a year of disappointment as corporate cronies have used every trick in the book to delay climate action. But 2020 is a new year and we are ready to fight for future generations–at the ballot, in the Legislature, and now perhaps even in the courts.
Here at OLCV it’s our job to elect environmental champions to office, and to hold elected officials accountable when they fail to protect Oregon’s people, places, and planet. Clearly, it’s time to hold Secretary Clarno accountable–and it’s time to do all that we can to make 2020 the year we say goodbye to elected officials who choose polluters over people. Can we count on you to help? DONATE: [link removed]
We are gearing up for a big year–Clean Energy Jobs will be back during the February short session, and now we are in a battle to even put our clean energy initiatives before the voters if it becomes necessary.
Support our work by making a contribution to OLCV today. Your gift of $50 or $100 may be eligible for Oregon’s Political Tax Credit, which expires at the end of this month. DONATE: [link removed]
Sincerely,
April Christenson
Development Associate OLCV
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