Will Bertellotti · [email protected]

September 19, 2022 at 10:56 PM

Join us for "Climate Conversation with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden"

Dear supporter, We've got an event coming up this Thursday that I wanted to make sure you didn't miss: "Climate Conversation with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden!" In this exciting, informative event, we'll be sitting down (virtually) with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and partner …

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

September 14, 2022 at 11:52 PM

ACTION ALERT: Protect Oregon's Forests!

Dear John, After decades of fighting egregious forest management on our state forests, OLCV and our partners, along with the support of Oregon’s people like you managed to pass the historic Private Forest Accords (PFA) legislation. This legislation was over a decade in the making, i…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

September 13, 2022 at 10:49 PM

Join us for "Climate Conversation with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden"

Hi there, Because of climate champions like U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and advocates like you continuing to fight for our environment, we have seen a historic year for federal climate action. The recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will inject an unprecedented…

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  Will Bertellotti · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 11:52 PM

FWD: Share your Sustainability Stories with OLCV!

Hi there, There’s a chance you missed my email last week, so I’m following up to remind you that OLCV is collecting Sustainability Stories! We’re looking to hear stories from our supporters about a conscious choice or change you have made recently to use clean energy, diminish your …

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  Will Bertellotti · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 12:37 AM

Share your Sustainability Stories with OLCV!

Dear supporter, As the 2022 midterm election looms close on the horizon, OLCV needs to hear from you more than ever. Specifically, we’re looking for any “sustainability stories” you might be willing to share with us, as our elected officials need to know about the positive effects t…

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  Will Bertellotti · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 11:36 PM

FORWARD: One Week Until OLCV's Second Climate Organizing Workshop - RSVP now!

Hi there,  I'm following up to make sure that you saw Britney's email about the second seminar in our "Climate Organizing 100" workshop series, "Winning Elections 101." This interactive course will cover every component that contributes to a successful climate campaign, and is free …

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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]

August 18, 2022 at 9:01 PM

One week until our first Climate Organizing 100 workshop - RSVP now!

Dear John, OLCV is thrilled to continue our set of summer youth engagement events, “This is How We Win: Climate Organizing 100 Series” with our second workshop installment: Winning Elections 101! Though this event is geared towards youth with a budding interest in politics and clim…

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  April Christenson · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Inflation Reduction Act next steps

Friend, If you’ve been reading our emails, then you already know that the Inflation Reduction Act is nearly across the finish line. This historic investment in fighting the impacts of climate change has already passed the U.S. Senate and will be voted on in the House as soon as tomo…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

August 10, 2022 at 11:37 PM

FWD: ACTION ALERT: We MUST pass historic climate bill through House of Representatives!

Hi there, I'm checking back in because the future of our country is at stake. As soon as Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives could vote on the Inflation Reduction Act: the most thorough investment in environmental justice, clean energy, and the fight against climate change our…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 5:58 PM

ACTION ALERT: We MUST pass historic federal climate bill through the House of Representatives!

Hi there, Amazing news— the Inflation Reduction Act, and the crucial climate provisions it holds have successfully passed the U.S. Senate! Now, it’s headed towards a vote from the U.S. House of Representatives. We’re so close, and have come so far. Help us get this historic climate …

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  Will Bertellotti · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 5:03 PM

FWD- Action Alert: We MUST pass historic federal climate bill

Dear John, Before the vote, I wanted to make sure you saw Doug's email below. Our U.S. Senators could hit the floor at any minute to vote on the Inflation Reduction Act. Make no mistake, this is our chance to pass the most significant climate bill in our nation's history. If passed,…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 3:33 PM

ACTION ALERT: We MUST pass historic federal climate bill

Dear John, In an unexpected announcement last week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled the most sweeping climate deal to ever reach Congress as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. If passed, this bill would set the United States on a path to lower emissions by close to …

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  Will Bertellotti · [email protected]

July 21, 2022 at 6:27 PM

RE: URGENT: Speak up in support of clean fuels!

Dear John, There's only a few hours left to use your voice and push for an expansion of Oregon's Clean Fuels Program! The program has already worked incredibly well to cut tons of pollution from our atmosphere, but it needs to go further to reach Oregon's climate goals and needs. Pl…

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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]

July 20, 2022 at 11:14 PM

One week until our first Climate Organizing 100 workshop - RSVP now!

Dear John, The first event of OLCV’s summer youth engagement series is rapidly approaching, and we hope you’re as excited for it as we are! “Demystifying the Legislative Process 101” is one of three entry-level workshops in our This is How We Win: Climate Organizing 100 Series and …

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  Will Bertellotti · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 8:43 PM

URGENT: Speak up in support of clean fuels!

Dear John, Now is the time to speak up on behalf of our state and planet at large. Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has opened the stage for public comment in support of expanding the Clean Fuels Program (CFP) in Oregon, and we need you to ask them for a bigger, b…

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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 12:13 AM

Stay involved in the fight for our climate with OLCV's summer engagement event series!

Dear John, OLCV is proud to announce “This is How we Win: Climate Organizing 100 Series,” a trio of youth-focused workshops happening from late July through September focused on educating others about the different levels of work that contribute towards a strong, …

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  Will Bertellotti · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 10:52 PM

The future looks bleak for our youth; we must make it brighter

  Dear John, Mental health matters – yet, in Oregon and across the globe, younger generations stare head-on into an uncertain, seemingly hopeless future wracked with inhospitable changes to the climate and increasingly threatening natural disasters. Accordin…

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  April Christenson · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 11:30 PM

FWD: Help us elect climate champions this November

Hi John, Did you see Doug's email? This year's governor's race is critical for the future of our state. We're building the resources now that we need to elect Tina Kotek, and other climate champions down the ballot. Will you make a donation to the OLCV PAC today to help? If you're …

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 6:57 PM

Help us elect climate champions this November

  Dear John, The November general election is less than five months away and what happens will have a huge impact on the future of our state. Voters will choose a new governor and who they elect will determine how (and if) our state continues to address impo…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

May 27, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Take action for cleaner cars

  Dear John, Our neighbors to the south in California are blazing a trail when it comes to regulating the automobile industry––leading the way for our region and the country since the 1970s. Yet cars remain the largest source of greenhouse gas pollution in C…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 8:29 PM

Election Results: Congrats Tina, Andrea, and more!

  Hey John, I am extremely happy to report that climate champions crushed it in Oregon’s primary election! Starting off, big congratulations to Tina Kotek, who is now the Democratic nominee for governor! Tina is exactly who we need as our next governor: clim…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 2:01 PM

FWD: Vote TONIGHT by 8pm: OLCV Endorsements Here

Hey John, Today’s the day–Election Day!  How will you be voting? Ballots either need to be postmarked today–aka put in the mail in time for the mail carrier to pick it up–or turned in to a ballot drop box by 8pm. Find a ballot drop box near you here! I like to vote on Election Day, so–with my dog, L…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

May 12, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Vote by 8pm Tuesday: OLCV Endorsements Here

  Hey John, The primary election is only a few days away, and it’s easier than ever to vote–you just have to make sure that your ballot is postmarked (collected by USPS) on or before Tuesday, May 17th (Election Day), or you can turn your ballot in at a ballo…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

May 4, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Help make the new I-5 bridge environmentally friendly!

  Hey John, The I-5 bridge across the Columbia River is being replaced, which is potentially exciting news, because we’ll have the opportunity to invest in new light rail. But, we need to make sure that the new bridge doesn’t lead to an increase in traffic–a…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

May 3, 2022 at 9:17 PM

Help elect a climate champion–Andrea Salinas for Congress!

  Hey John, The primary election is only two weeks away, and we have the chance to elect a climate champion to congressional district 6–State Representative Andrea Salinas. It’s a critical time, and we need your help today to win this race.   Andrea comes fr…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

May 2, 2022 at 11:31 PM

FWD: Add your name today - petition to hold politicians accountable

Hey John, Have you signed the petition to hold politicians accountable yet? The measure will ensure that any state legislator who has ten unexcused absences won’t be able to run for re-election. There are just three easy steps to sign the petition:  Go to https://www.holdpoliticiansaccountableor.or…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

April 27, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Ballots are out: are you ready to vote?

  Hey John, Ballots are on their way to you right now! Are you ready to vote in the primary?  This election, the future is at stake. The IPCC’s most recent report made it clear that we’re running out of time to transition to clean energy and phase out fossil…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

April 25, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Add your name today - petition to hold politicians accountable

  Hi John, We all remember when Republican lawmakers walked out to kill climate action in Oregon–how frustrating it was to see politicians walking out on their jobs, even leaving the state, and not being held to the same standards as the rest of us. By refus…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Earth Day Action: Calling all Climate Voters!

  Happy Earth Day, John, A few weeks ago, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a new climate report. The findings? We need to phase out fossil fuels immediately. We’re already seeing the effects of climate change–like drought, extrem…

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  Tia Hatton · [email protected]

April 18, 2022 at 8:00 PM

It’s Earth Week! Sign up for events all week long!

  Dear John, Today is the first day of Earth Week! Join in the fun by signing up for one of this week’s events. We’re kicking things off tonight with our Mad Hatter’s Letter to the Editor Tea Party at 6pm. You can RSVP for all events here! Earth Week is the …

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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]

April 15, 2022 at 6:30 PM

FWD - Join us for Earth Week of Action!

Hi John, Earth Week starts on Monday! Have you signed up yet? There's a Letter to the Editor Tea Party, phone banks, canvasses, and more! Sign up and see the full schedule here. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the upcoming election and make a difference for Oregon's future, and a fun …

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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]

April 13, 2022 at 9:31 PM

Join us for Earth Week of Action!

  Hi John, Earth Day is next week, and we’re celebrating with a week of action! The theme? Electing climate champions. With the primary election just weeks away, there’s no better time to get involved and help get climate candidates elected. OLCV’s Earth Wee…

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  Yusuf Arifin · [email protected]

April 6, 2022 at 6:31 PM

Join me at Meet the Climate Candidates - Monday April 11th

  Dear John, As an OLCV youth intern and junior in high school, I’m not old enough to vote yet. For those of you who are, your vote in the upcoming election will help decide whether I inherit a liveable future. It’s more important than ever to get out there …

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 8:45 PM

This Saturday: Day of Action for Tina Kotek

  Hi John, On Saturday, April 9th, people from across the state are coming together to support Tina Kotek for Oregon governor! Can you join us for Tina’s Day of Action? RSVP here! OLCV is proud to endorse Tina Kotek for Oregon governor. Tina is a true climat…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 7:31 PM

You’re invited! Meet the Climate Candidates on April 11th

  Dear John, On April 11th, join us for our very first Meet the Climate Candidates event. You’ll meet some of our top candidates for the 2022 May primary election, including Tina Kotek for Oregon Governor, Jessica Vega Pederson for Multnomah County Chair, an…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Stop NW Natural from raising their rates

  Dear John, Help us stop NW Natural from raising gas customer rates by $81 million! Take action here. We’re living through the end of a pandemic, with the climate crisis growing more extreme around us. Wages are stagnant. The cost of living is rising. Meanw…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 9:14 PM

FWD: Help create bikeable and walkable communities

Dear John, I just wanted to let you know that there's still time to sign the petition for bikeable and walkable cities! The deadline is 10am on Wednesday, March 30th. You can help create a better future by signing the petition here.  Thank you, Francesca Varela Communications Coordinator, OLCV …

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

March 24, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Help create bikeable and walkable communities

  Dear John, Imagine a future where cities are designed for people, not cars. People ride their bikes to work on safe, easy-to-use bike lanes. They live close to everything they need–the grocery store, medical care, the library, stores and shops–so they can …

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 11:46 PM

OLCV endorsements are out!

  Dear John, OLCV’s endorsements for the primary election are up on our website at olcv.org/2022-primary-endorsements. Find out which district you’re in by clicking here, and get ready to vote in the primary this May! So far, we’ve made 87 endorsements in ra…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

March 14, 2022 at 8:31 PM

We did it! Session wrap-up

  Dear John, The 2022 Oregon legislative session is officially over and, with your help, we accomplished a lot for the climate, for environmental justice, and for Oregon’s forests.  Thanks to your advocacy, all of our environmental priorities passed this ses…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

March 8, 2022 at 7:31 PM

LCV’s Environmental Scorecard is here!

  Dear John, Last week, the national League of Conservation Voters (LCV) released their 2021 Environmental Scorecard! You can check it out online at scorecard.lcv.org.   For the past 50 years, LCV has published an annual National Environmental Scorecard to h…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

March 3, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Take Action for the Environmental Justice Taskforce

  Dear John, Low-income communities and communities of color are disproportionately impacted by air and water pollution, toxic waste, and the effects of climate change. That’s where the Governor’s Environmental Justice Taskforce (EJTF) steps in.  Their job i…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 11:03 PM

Take action for emergency heat relief

  Dear John, The Emergency Heat Relief Package, led by Verde and the Community Alliance of Tenants, has been combined into one bill--SB 1536-B--and it just passed the Senate! Tell your state representative to vote yes when it goes to a house vote! Last summe…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Reach Codes is now the REBuilding Task Force

  Dear John, Big news: the Reach Codes bill has been updated! It’s now the Resilient, Efficient Buildings Task Force bill (aka the REBuilding Task Force bill), and it has a new focus for the 2023 legislative session. If passed, this bill will create a new ta…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 6:31 PM

Is Oregon investing money in fossil fuels?

  Dear John, Is the Oregon Treasury investing money in fossil fuels under the guidance of State Treasurer Tobias Read? We have the right to know. The Treasury Transparency bill (HB 4115) would make this information public, and help Oregonians hold our treasu…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 9:31 PM

Tell lawmakers: yes for Farmworker Overtime

  Dear John, The farmworker overtime bill is headed to a house today! Send an email to your lawmakers and ask them to vote yes on HB 4002!  HB 4002 would make sure Oregon farmworkers receive overtime pay, which they’ve been excluded from since 1938 due to a …

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  Ron Wyden · [email protected]

February 26, 2022 at 3:01 PM

RSVP: Today’s OLCV Town Hall with Senator Wyden

  Dear John, Today’s the day! This afternoon, I’ll be answering questions and talking with you about climate action at today’s Town Hall hosted by the Oregon League of Conservation Voters. There’s still time to RSVP, just click here. Here’s all the info you …

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

February 25, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Tell lawmakers: protect the Elliott State Forest

  Dear John, The Elliott State Forest bill (SB 1546) just passed out of Ways & Means and is on its way to the senate floor sometime next week. With your help, this legislation could pass with massive bipartisan support! Ask your state senator and state r…

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  Mayor Lacey Beaty · [email protected]

February 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Join me: OLCV Town Hall with Senator Ron Wyden

  Dear John, I’m looking forward to moderating this Saturday’s virtual OLCV Town Hall with Senator Ron Wyden, February 26th at 1pm! Have you RSVPed and submitted your question yet? If not, there’s still time, just click here.  As the Mayor of Beaverton–and m…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

February 18, 2022 at 9:31 PM

Farmworkers deserve overtime pay

  Dear John, The farmworker overtime bill (HB 4002) recently passed out of the House Business and Labor Committee and is on to the House Committee on Revenue. After that, it’ll go to a House vote, and it needs your voice to help it pass. Send your state sena…

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