Schools & Communities First Coalition · [email protected]

November 16, 2020 at 7:10 PM

A message for Prop 15 supporters

  Dear Prop 15 supporter, Earlier this week, the Associated Press called the race for Prop 15 and we’ve lost by a very small margin; about 650,000 votes with over 17 million Californians voting (current count). There are still about 750,000 ballots left to count, so we will know the final nu…

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  Sebastian Silva · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 12:04 AM

California needs you today

  John, Californians are doing everything big this year! We’re hitting record voter turnout, record volunteer recruitment, record support for closing corporate tax loopholes to INVEST IN OUR FUTURE. There’s still a (4) more hours before Election Day is over. I need you to sign up to call vote…

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  Sophia, Field Director · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 10:34 PM

Our last chance for a better future

  John, I know your inbox is probably slammed right now, so I’ll make this quick.  If you believe that our schools, students, and communities deserve a bright future, I need you to sign up to call voters RIGHT NOW  >>>  Melissa emailed you. Ernesto emailed you. Norberto emailed yo…

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  Alma, Field Coordinator · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 5:58 PM

How you can make history before 8pm

  John, here’s how you can still help make history in California and close decades-old corporate tax loopholes that have deprived our schools and communities of critical funds. If you believe that our schools, students, and communities deserve a bright future please sign up to call voters TOD…

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  Rosio, Field Coordinator · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 4:28 AM

Will you join us?

  John, it’s all coming down to these final hours! If we’re serious about making meaningful lasting change and closing corporate tax loopholes, we’ve got to help every voter cast their ballot!   I’m in this fight because it's about time to protect and invest in our children and communities -…

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  Calendar Invite · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 12:32 AM

Click to join meeting

      Zoom link: click here Yes on 15 - Schools & Communities First is inviting you to our Evening Virtual Voter Outreach Event - Tonight at 5:30pm!  Together we will help voters find their ballot dropoff and in-person voting locations. It’s critical we inform voters these last few d…

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  Norberto, Field Coordinator · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 12:21 AM

You still have time to fight

  John, my name is Norberto and I want to share with you the reason I’m spending these last couple of days going the extra mile for Prop 15. I’m fighting for Prop 15 because communities will be able to flourish and ensure that equity is ours.   I’ll get right to the point: even though more…

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  Countdown to Victory · [email protected]

October 31, 2020 at 10:49 PM

You wanna know something really spooky?

  We’re down to just 3 days until Election Day!   Spend Halloween fighting the real monsters and villains of California; special corporate interests fighting to keep their special tax breaks. Join us today and help us fearlessly charter a brighter future for California by helping pass Prop 1…

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  Ernesto, Field Coordinator · [email protected]

October 31, 2020 at 7:58 PM

It's not too late to make a difference

  Yesterday, Melissa reached out to tell you why she’s supporting Prop 15. Today, I’d like to share why I am fighting for this incredible opportunity to finally end corporate tax loopholes and reclaim $12 billion for our schools and communities.But before I do, I want to invite you to join me …

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  Elle · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 10:54 PM

Like out of a horror movie

  John, we just got word that our opposition has dumped a monstrous amount of money into a series of TV ads that aim to scare voters into voting against what’s best for Californians like you!    Corporate special interests are proving to be this year’s undead, but the best way to fight back …

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  Melissa, Field Coordinator · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 7:28 PM

Not asking for money

  John, I’m in the fight for Prop 15 because I want to leave a better world for future generations. I know you do, too! Prop 15 is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to close massive corporate tax loopholes and finally invest in our schools and our local communities. But we’re counting on you …

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  Election Day Countdown · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 8:00 PM

5 days left to help pass Prop 15

  Time is running out to help get out the vote for Prop 15, John.   Can we count on you to help chart a brighter future for California by helping pass Prop 15 to put our Schools & Communities First >>>     What’s at stake? Closing corporate tax loopholes and reclaiming $12 b…

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  ACTION ALERT · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 12:16 AM

6 days left to make a difference & help pass Prop 15

    There’s only 6 more days to help get out the vote for Prop 15, John.   California is in the biggest progressive fight in a generation! Help chart a brighter future for California by helping pass Prop 15 to put our Schools & Communities First >>>     What’s at stake? Clo…

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  Urgent Action Needed · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 3:11 AM

Not asking for money

  John, when passed Prop15 will be a monumental step forward for California and for our children. But we need YOUR HELP to make sure it passes!Prop 15 will advance racial equity, support essential workers, and invest in our future. At this pivotal moment, we’re asking you to SHARE this video t…

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  Yes On Prop 15 · [email protected]

October 24, 2020 at 10:51 PM

Let's win this election

  This week, Joe Biden showed yet again just how important it is for a President to prioritize our schools, local services, and essential workers over corporate tax loopholes. Our current system has stolen dollar after dollar from our schools and communities -- but we can change that. We can …

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  Sophia, Field Director · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 10:01 PM

Join Bernie Sanders -- Yes on Prop 15!

  Why is Sen. Bernie Sanders urging all Californians to vote YES on Prop 15?   For decades, the wealthiest corporations and their special interests have been abusing tax loopholes at the expense of hardworking Californians. Prop 15 is our chance to finally change the status quo and invest in…

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  Yes On Prop 15 Action · [email protected]

October 16, 2020 at 2:42 AM

Help Californians vote YES on Prop 15

  The stakes for California's future have never been higher. We have a consequential choice to make: leave the status quo in place, or do something to help pass Prop 15 so we can invest in our schools, health care, and essential workers.   Will you help pass Prop 15 by joining a phone bank a…

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  RSVP Requested (on behalf of Prop 15) · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 12:09 AM

2 weeks until E-day and we need help NOW

  John,   We have just 3 weeks left until election day! Join us, this Thursday for a statewide day of action. We’re calling on every Prop 15 supporter in California to help us crush these final weeks of this race  -- and we’ve made it SUPER easy to do.    Reach out to friends and family on…

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  Voter Action · [email protected]

October 11, 2020 at 11:40 PM

This is it -- ballots are in the mail!

  If it’s a day that ends in “y,” then it’s a great day to mail back or drop off your ballot! We’re just as excited as you are to vote and help fellow Californians vote in a history-making election to pass Prop 15 … so don’t miss out!   We created this special “Make A Plan” graphic for you t…

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  Sebastian · [email protected]

October 10, 2020 at 10:42 PM

re: time is almost up

  I’ll make this quick, John. Early voting has begun, ballots are en route to voters RIGHT NOW, and there are only 24 more days before Election Day.    Make sure your voice is heard this election by voting early! Show your friends and family you're excited to vote for Prop 15 by sharing our …

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  Action Center · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 12:54 AM

Before Kamala Harris debates Mike Pence

    We’re proud to count our next Vice President, Kamala Harris, as an early supporter of Prop 15 --  the initiative to close a decades-old corporate tax loophole and reclaim $12 billion a year for our schools and vital local services. And we want to share her support across everyone’s social…

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  me, Sebastian · [email protected]

October 3, 2020 at 9:42 PM

Did you see our email yesterday?

    Yesterday, we emailed you because we need your help.  California’s corporate special interests and wealthiest investors have launched deceitful attacks in order to keep their property tax loopholes in place —  BUT WE ARE FIGHTING BACK. Will you join us by signing up to call voters? Ther…

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  Schools & Communities First Coalition · [email protected]

October 3, 2020 at 2:19 AM

help reclaim YEARS of missing funds

  Even before the pandemic, California’s schools had sunk to the bottom in education funding, and had some of the most overcrowded classrooms in the country.   But here’s the thing -- we don’t have to go back to the status quo. We can put our schools and communities first simply by closing d…

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  Rob Bonta · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 11:14 PM

Will I see you tonight?

  John, tonight is the night! I am so excited for tonight’s free Prop 15 Virtual Rally where I’ll be joining Congresswoman Barbara Lee and co-founder of Black Lives Matter Alicia Garza to share with supporters of Prop 15 how we’ll keep marching to victory and put our Schools & Communities …

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  Prop 15 Presidential Debate Update · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Joe Biden stands with Prop 15. Stand with Joe!

      We’re proud to be able to call Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden an early supporter of Prop 15 to put our Schools & Communities First!   Why is Joe Biden such a vocal champion of Prop 15? Because he believes “Every kid deserves a quality education and every family deserves…

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  Congresswoman Barbara Lee · [email protected]

September 27, 2020 at 9:41 PM

Only 8 days left

      John,   In California, we have just 8 days left until every registered voter gets a ballot sent to their home. That’s why it’s crunch time! I’m inviting you to a special event I’m leading in support of Prop 15 on Wednesday, September 30 at 5pm, so we can take the next steps to victor…

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  Schools & Communities First Coalition · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 2:56 AM

Protecting the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

      Our nation’s heart is heavy. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was someone who worked tirelessly to create a more just nation.   Even before November 3rd, we can honor her legacy: by fighting with everything we've got to make our state a place where everyone gets a fair shot. That’s why Pr…

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  Misinformation Alert · [email protected]

September 17, 2020 at 12:24 AM

Now they're just lying

      The corporate opposition can’t win on facts, so they’re trying to deceive voters with scare tactics and misinformation.   We are standing up and fighting back against the ultra-wealthy corporations and investors who are lying about Prop 15 -- will you join our efforts to get out the …

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  RE: Breaking News · [email protected]

September 15, 2020 at 2:14 AM

Will you sign Gov. Newsom's card?

    John -- Did you see the news over the news? Governor Gavin Newsom showed why he’s a bold, progressive leader in California and joined the coalition to make history, pass Prop 15, and put our Schools & Communities First! Will you take a moment to thank Gov. Newsom for his support of Pr…

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  Campaign Update · [email protected]

September 14, 2020 at 12:29 AM

Our opposition doesn't want you to see this

      The corporate opposition to Schools & Communities First is willing to do ANYTHING to deceive voters. They’re doubling down their misinformation campaign, so we’ve got to fight their lies with the one thing they can’t buy: good ol’ fashioned voter contact!   You can join our fight…

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  BREAKING NEWS · [email protected]

September 12, 2020 at 9:17 PM

Gov. Newsom SUPPORTS Prop 15

      John, BIG news -- thanks to all of your hard work, Governor Gavin Newsom is supporting Prop 15 to put our Schools & Communities First! Sign on to our digital card thanking Gavin for his support! SIGN HERE NOW >>>   “I support Prop 15 because: it's a fair, phased-in an…

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  Christopher Rice-Wilson · [email protected]

September 9, 2020 at 12:15 AM

Will I see you there tomorrow?

  Hi, I’m Christopher Rice-Wilson with Alliance San Diego, I know you probably saw Sophia’s yesterday’s email -- but I wanted to reach out on behalf of Yes on 15 to personally invite you to Prop 15’s virtual rally being held TOMORROW at 5:30pm!   As the official emcee of the Yes on 15: Fight…

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  Sophia, Field Director · [email protected]

September 8, 2020 at 12:16 AM

[LIMITED SPACE] Did you see that you're invited?

  John -- I’m thrilled to share with you that this week we’ll be hosting our most exciting campaign event yet: The Yes on 15: Fight For Our Future Rally!  Join hundreds of other Yes On 15 supporters and volunteers across California this Wednesday, September 9 at 5:30pm PDT for our digital ral…

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  Prop 15 Campaign Update · [email protected]

September 3, 2020 at 12:53 AM

Here's a sneak peak at our newest ad

  John -- this is BIG.   Prop 15 is taking the fight straight to the shady corporations that are bankrolling the opposition. We’re calling them out for hiring armies of lawyers to avoid paying their fair share! Check it out here >>>     Prop 15 is well on its way to making histor…

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  OPPOSITION ALERT · [email protected]

August 30, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Prop 15 is under attack

  Good news and bad news, John.    The bad news is the ultra-wealthy corporations and investors opposing Prop 15 just bought more than $20 Million in TV ads. There’s no way to sugarcoat it … that’s a lot of misinformation about to hit the California airwaves. BUT here’s the good news! The co…

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  Campaign HQ Update · [email protected]

August 28, 2020 at 3:02 AM

We're facing some of Trump's BIGGEST donors

  Trump and his Republican allies have made it clear who they’re looking out for: THEMSELVES. The very same people that are doing everything they can to defeat Democrats across the country are spending MILLIONS to defeat Prop 15! California’s schools and communities are relying on you to stan…

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  2020 ACTION CENTER · [email protected]

August 27, 2020 at 2:41 AM

Passing Prop 15 will help California lead again

  Joe Biden talks about the fight for the soul of our nation. Well, we’re in the fight for the soul of California as we fight for bold structural meaningful reform and an end to corporate handouts. That’s why we’re proud that Joe Biden was an early supporter of Prop 15 to put our Schools &…

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  Sebastian Silva · [email protected]

August 23, 2020 at 1:04 AM

Don't just share -- take action

  John -- we’ll be frank. We’re up against a whole lot of wealthy and greedy corporations who would rather watch California’s working families scramble to make ends meet than pay their fair share. We wanted to make sure you saw yesterday’s email and for you to know that the only way we’re goin…

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  Schools & Communities First Coalition · [email protected]

August 22, 2020 at 12:22 AM

"Folks ... are doing everything they can to stop us from voting" - Michelle Obama

  This week, former First Lady Michelle Obama reminded all of us how important voting in this election -- and that folks face real opposition to voting.     “Folks who know they cannot win fair and square at the ballot box are doing everything they can to stop us from voting,” she said. That…

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  2020 ACTION CENTER · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 11:33 PM

Join Joe Biden to reclaim $12 BILLION every year

  We’re proud to count champions like the next President, Joe Biden, as an early supporter of Prop 15 — the initiative to close a decades-old corporate tax loophole and reclaim $12 billion a year for our schools and vital local services.   Like you, Joe Biden wants every child across Californ…

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  Campaign Update · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 1:08 AM

Kamala Harris stands with Prop 15

  We’re proud to count champions like our next Vice President, Kamala Harris, as an early supporter of Prop 15 — the initiative to close a decades-old corporate tax loophole and reclaim $12 billion a year for our schools and vital local services.That’s why we’re doing everything we can to reac…

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  ACTION ALERT · [email protected]

August 18, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Don't let Farmers Insurance get away with this

  Farmers Insurance likes to claim that they “know a thing or two because we’ve seen a thing or two”-- but there’s one thing they didn’t see coming: our people-powered movement holding them accountable. Farmers Insurance is writing huge checks (up to $25,000!) to the opponents of Prop 15 in or…

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  [ACTION ALERT] Schools & Communities First Coalition · [email protected]

August 15, 2020 at 12:41 AM

Urge Farmers Insurance - Put your money where your mouth is!

  Major corporations, like Farmers Insurance, recently released public statements in support of racial justice.   However, while Farmers’ words say they support racial equality, their money says something different. Campaign finance records show that Farmers Insurance has donated a combined …

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  BREAKING NEWS · [email protected]

August 8, 2020 at 1:17 AM

Corporate property coalition opposing Prop 15 LOSES in court

  John, the corporate property coalition opposing Prop 15 will say anything to stop our people- powered campaign -- a state court ordered they remove their scare tactics from the voter guide!   It is clear that they will use any scare tactics to deceive Californians, but this time, their Big…

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  ACTION ALERT · [email protected]

August 5, 2020 at 1:00 AM

Help reclaim $12 billion for CA schools & local services

  We are at a critical moment in California’s history, John.    Wealthy corporations, special interests, and some of Trump’s biggest donors have built up a massive war chest to defeat Prop 15 and keep in place tax loopholes for themselves at hardworking Californians’ expense. But the campaig…

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  Schools & Communities First Coalition · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 10:15 PM

With your help Gov. Newsom will HAVE TO ENDORSE

    With just a click you can join millions of Californians urging a true blue progressive governor like Gavin Newsom to support Prop 15! In this election, his support will be crucial — but we need to show him that people from all walks of life are READY to make corporations pay finally their…

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  YES on 15 — Schools & Communities First Coalition · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 2:14 AM

[LIMITED SPACE] Did you see that you're invited?

    Did you get a chance to see the email we sent you over the weekend?John -- we’ll be frank with you. We have just over 100 days to reach voters in California and share why passing Prop 15 will put local Schools & Communities First! So we have another opportunity this week for you to vo…

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  Sasha Cuttler · [email protected]

July 18, 2020 at 1:31 AM

Why I testified in support of Prop 15 >>

    Hello, my name is Sasha Cuttler, I am a public health nurse who was proud to testify at the State Capitol in support of Prop 15 to put California schools and communities first. And we need your help today!   I will be voting Yes on Prop 15 in November because it is time we put the good …

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  ACTION ALERT · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 1:43 AM

In our backyard, corporations don't pay their fair share

    Hello John!   A recently-released independent analysis showed what we’ve known to be true this whole time: the wealthiest corporations aren’t paying their fair share of property taxes. We need your help shedding light on this injustice!   Here are two examples in Silicon Valley: Co…

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  Schools & Communities First Coalition · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 12:34 AM

Dear Gov. Newsom ... support Prop 15!

    Californians are coming together, urging Governor Newsom to endorse Prop 15 and put our Schools & Communities First. We need his progressive, bold leadership now more than ever! If we’re going to close corporate property tax loopholes and make our tax system fairer, we need him to sup…

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