Friday, September 26, 2008

Proposition 102 Update: By Vote No On Prop. 102

Help Us Defeat Prop 102
Please Consider Donating Today
Thank you for your donations so far, large and small. Political contributions are not tax deductible, so we know every dollar you donate is a heartfelt dollar in support of defeating this amendment.

No on Prop 102 has already begun disseminating news stories and guest opinions. The next phase of our campaign includes purchasing radio commercials for Southern Arizona and a limited of number of yard signs. In addition, Arizona Together is producing and purchasing TV commercials, as well as installing larger street signs at key intersections throughout the state.

While proponents for this amendment have raised more than $3 million to overturn the will of the voters, we are nowhere near raising that amount. But we don't need to raise that much. Every dollar raised goes directly into a strategically focused campaign. The campaign has no overhead and is completely run by volunteers like you.

Our next step is to blanket Southern Arizona with radio ads. This will effectively and efficiently reach the most undecided voters. We have already taped the ads (in English and Spanish). But we need $12,000 more to secure these strategically placed radio spots. Can you help?

Please talk to your friends and spread the word. Help us reach this final amount.

With only 40 days left before the election, now is the crucial moment to work together and defeat this amendment again. Please take a few minutes to give a donation online today. Every heartfelt dollar counts.

Please give generously.

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Meet, Greet and Mingle to Vote NO
Party at Colors, Oct. 1
Come party with the No on Prop 102 campaign Wednesday, Oct. 1, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Colors, 5305 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, Ariz.
Listen to Honorary Campaign Chairs Tucson First Lady Beth Walkup and UA President Emeritus Peter Likins, Vice Mayor Karin Uhlich, Ward III Tucson City Council, Congressman Raul Grijalva and Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias (invited) speak out against Prop 102.
Campaign Co-chairs Jim Burroway and Treasurer Cynthia Garcia also will be available to provide campaign information and updates.

Bring friends and have a good time and get out the vote NO on 102.

Volunteer with No on Prop 102!
Help make history, again!
You can take action to defeat Prop 102 in your community!
  • Phone banking: everyone is excited for this election, so when you call, they are happy to chat! Email Becky to sign up!
    • Sundays, Sept. 28, Oct. 5 & Oct. 12, 3-5PM
    • Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6-8PM
  • Canvassing: walk and knock! Join 102 walkers against 102.
    Saturday, Oct. 11, 8:30AM. Email Becky to sign up!

Sign up today!


Have You Registered to Vote?
Deadline is Midnight, Monday, Oct. 6
If you haven't registered to vote yet, now is the time to check that item off of your to-do list. There are a few easy ways to register:
  • The easiest way is to register online. If you have a valid Arizona Driver License (or an Arizona non-operating Identification Card), you can register online using the Service Arizona EZ Voter Registration website.
  • On the same website, you can also download a printable PDF form. Just print out, fill it in, and mail it to the County Recorder of the county in which you are a legal resident.
  • You can also request an Arizona Voter Registration Form by calling or visiting your nearest County Recorder.

Remember: the deadline for registering to vote is midnight on Monday, Oct 6.

Request an Early Ballot
Early voting begins on Oct. 2. You can request an early ballot by clicking here.


Taking the Campaign into Your Own Hands
And yards, and printers, and blogs
In a couple of weeks a limited supply of No on 102 yard signs will be available on a first come, first served basis at Wingspan. They are available for a $5 donation-which goes to cover the printing cost and includes a small donation to radio ads.

But, there's no need to wait, you can creatively take the campaign into your own hands today. On the Vote No Prop 102 website are signs, bumper stickers, hand out cards, web banners, and a template for making buttons. Download and print and stick and place and spread the word today!

Here are some ideas:
  • Make your own bumper stickers and give some to friends while you are at it.
  • Shrink the bumper sticker to a smaller size then print on sticker paper, cut out and place on water bottles to give out to people.
  • Have a potluck, button-making party at your house, and take up a collection for radio ads while you are there.
  • Print out one of the signs, get it laminated and use an old stake or campaign wire frame to put it in your front yard.

Send in pictures and emails of what you do. We'll share them and the "Best creative use of online signage" will receive a free yard sign!

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