Vote YES on Proposition 68 – phone banking opportunity
By Ralph Dennis
During its April 10 meeting, Progressive Democrats of Benicia voted to endorse Proposition 68. We are posting the following information in support of Proposition 68 and to provide members with information to share with neighbors, friends, and fellow Benicians and Solano County residents.
We also want to invite you to attend a phone bank which will take place on May 22. Help get out the vote in support of Proposition 68! More info below…
Phone Bank for Prop 68! – Tuesday, May 22, 6-8pm
What: Phone banking for Proposition 68 – The California Clean Water and Safe Parks Act
Where: Private residence in Benicia – for more information and to sign up, email Amy at [email protected]
When: Tuesday, May 22nd from 6-8pm. Snacks and refreshments provided.
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More information…
by Amy Hartman, Greenbelt Alliance, May 2, 2018
Greenbelt Alliance has endorsed Proposition 68—the California Clean Water and Safe Parks Act.
Prop. 68 is a general obligation bond that invests $4.1 billion in the coming years to address some of California’s most important water, park, and natural resource needs.
The state legislature passed the California Clean Water & Parks Act (SB5) that authorized this vote last year. Now, every Californian voter will have the opportunity to support Prop. 68 on Election Day: June 5, 2018. Here at Greenbelt Alliance, we urge you to VOTE YES on Prop. 68.
How Does Proposition 68 Help Solano County?
- Each of the seven cities in Solano County—Vallejo, Benicia, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Dixon, and Vacaville—receives $200,000 to invest in water, park, and natural resource needs.
- In Solano County Prop. 68 provides at least $400,000 for parks projects—guaranteed.
- Solano County and each of the seven cities are eligible for over $1 billion in competitive grants for projects and organizations such as: urban greening and restoration projects, the Solano Land Trust, the Pacific Flyway Center, other nature centers in Solano County, a Solano County Regional Park and Open Space District, and safe parks for underserved communities.
- Prop 68 will fuel economic development by creating an estimated 50,000 new labor jobs statewide for infrastructure projects.
Bob Berman, Benicia Resident and Supporter of Prop. 68:
“Of the $4.1 billion total, the bond provides $1.3 billion for parks and recreation projects, most of which would be used to build or improve local parks. Among the many provisions of Proposition 68 each Solano County city will receive a minimum of $200,000, and Solano County is guaranteed at least $400,000 for parks projects. This money can be used for deferred maintenance and/or new parks and water projects. Proposition 68 also designates $218 million to repair and improve State parks desperate for money to pay for deferred maintenance.” – Bob Berman, Benicia
How to Get Involved in the Prop. 68 Campaign?
In the days leading up to Election Day – June 5, 2018 – there are several ways that you can support the campaign.
- Attend or host a phone bank or postcard writing get-together. Email Amy Hartman at [email protected] for more information.
- Collect endorsements from your local environmental or conservation group, a neighborhood or community group, your local elected officials, local labor unions, or any other group or community leader that supports investing in safe parks, clean water and funding for projects to address climate change in the Bay Region. Get the endorsement form here
- Tell your friends, neighbors, and colleagues about Prop. 68 and encourage them to vote Yes on 68 on June 5th.
- Write a letter to your local newspaper encouraging fellow residents to vote YES on 68. Email Amy for assistance.
- Put up a Yes on 68 Yard Sign – email Amy for a yard sign.
- Share the following links with your friends.
Endorsing Organizations and Individuals in Solano County:
- Benicia Mayor Elizabeth Patterson
- City of Benicia
- Greenbelt Alliance
- Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve
- Progressive Democrats of Benicia
- Northern Solano Democratic Club
- Solano County Sierra Club
- Solano County Orderly Growth Committee
- Vallejo Commission on the Future
Almost exactly a year ago (on 05/23/17), Benicia Mayor Elizabeth Patterson succeeded in requesting that Council direct staff to agendize future Council discussion of drafting and adopting a community Industrial Safety Ordinance. The Council voted 4-1 to approve and calendar further discussion.This was the first step in Benicia’s cumbersome 2-step process for a Councilmember or Mayor to agendize a new topic.