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Dear Speaker
,
Thank you so much for volunteering your time to help spread the word and answer
questions about Measure 64. Your work is crucial to defeating this measure and
protecting the voices of public employees like teachers, nurses, and firefighters, as
well as charities like the United Way and Oregon Food Bank. Here are a few things to
keep in mind along the way:
You are already an expert on this stuff.
That's right. You already know what you're talking about. Here's why:
Because you already know how to tell people about your work, the clients, patients,
students, or citizens you help, and the organizations that you choose to support. You
already know how to talk about what you do from the time you wake up to the time
you go to sleep, and about what is important to you. And you already know what’s at
stake. That’s why you’re here.
No history lessons. No graphs.
Politics can be a turnoff. And ballot measure language can be dry and abstract. Don’t
worry. This measure is poorly written and meant to be confusing. Your role is to
explain
how they affect you, not the nuts and bolts of state government.
Remember that you are the common thread.
The folks you talk to are Oregonians just like you. Hearing about you and how you
relate to this ballot measure helps people understand what the measure does and how
it will impact their ability to have a voice in the political process and their freedom to
give to charities throughout Oregon.
Thank you again for your time and your efforts.
Sincerely,
Graham Trainor
Campaign Manager
No On Measure 64
Oregon is lucky to have you.
Measure 64:
Don’t Silence Our Voice
Measure 64 would
working Oregonians by stopping
public employees – like nurses,
teachers, firefighters and
police officers – from using
voluntary payroll deductions
to donate to charities, unions,
and other organizations.
silence the voices of
Measure 64 would
Way and Oregon Food Bank, that take a stand on public issues. Fundraising in public
buildings would be banned.
Measure 64
support organizations we believe in. It does nothing to curb corporate influence in
politics.
It’s another poorly written measure from racketeer Bill Sizemore, and will end up in
court at taxpayers’ expense.
ent years
slash funding for Oregon’s nonprofit organizations, like Unitedsingles out working Oregonians and takes away our freedom toThis same bad idea has been defeated by Oregon.
Another Bad
Idea by
Racketeer
Bill Sizemore
voters three times in rec
For more information:
Graham Trainor
raham.Trainor@NoOnMeasure64.com
503?288?5864
www.DontSilenceOurVoice.com
www.DefendOregon.org
G
Measure 64 is
unfair
unclear,and
unnecessary
.
Frequently Asked Questions about Measure 64
What would Measure 64 do?
teachers, and firefighters—and prohibits them from making their own decisions about how to use
payroll deductions to make voluntary contributions to the charities, non-profits, and unions of their
choice. It silences the voices of working Oregonians.
This measure unfairly singles out public employees—like nurses,
How would Measure 64 impact Oregon charities?
charities that rely on payroll deductions and the Oregon Charitable Check-off program. Groups that
rely on small contributions from public workplace giving programs like United Way for their advocacy
efforts would completely lose those funds. It would also prevent them from speaking out on issues that
matter to their members.
Measure 64 would cut funding to the many
Who’s behind this measure?
Oregon history, and other wealthy, out-of-state right wing donors. Sizemore is a racketeer whose
organization has been caught repeatedly committing fraud and forgery, and abusing Oregon’s initiative
system for his own profit.
Bill Sizemore and Loren Parks, the biggest political contributor in
Would Measure 64 treat Oregonians equally?
silence the voice of public employees, but would do nothing to address the political influence of
corporate special interests.
No. This initiative would unfairly single out and
How would it be enforced?
community organizations. If local authorities decide that an organization raising money in a public
facility has engaged in “political” activity, that group would be subject to severe fines and be banned
from ever again using public facilities to raise money for any purpose.
Measure 64 would force government to police fundraising activities of
Haven’t we seen this issue on the ballot before in Oregon?
and this same measure three separate times - once in 1998 and twice in 2000. It’s unnecessary and
unclear. It would end up in court at taxpayers’ expense.
Yes, and we’ve rejected Bill Sizemore
How can I help?
party, or find out how to submit a Letter to the Editor. And, of course, you can talk to your friends and
neighbors about why Measure 64 is bad for Oregon.
Visit www.NoOnMeasure64.com to sign up to volunteer, contribute, host a house
For more information, visit
www.NoOnMeasure64.com or call 503-288-5864.
[
Why You Should Vote NO on Measure 64 ]
Oregonians have already said no to this this unclear, unfair, and unnecessary measure
from Bill Sizemore – three separate times.
Measure 64 is Unclear:
This poorly written and flawed measure is so broad and unclear that it will certainly be
overturned in court, forcing taxpayers to foot the bill. Oregon has too many real needs and
priorities to be wasting time and money in court over this measure.
Measure 64 is Unfair:
This flawed proposal curtails the individual rights of tens of thousands of hard-working
Oregonians—like teachers, nurses, firefighters and police officers—by denying them the ability
to make their own decisions about payroll deductions. It limits the voices of charities, but
provides a large loophole for lobbyists. And it does nothing to limit the political influence of
corporate special interests.
Measure 64 is Unnecessary:
The US Supreme Court has already ruled that union workers can choose to prevent their dues
from being used for politics – just by filling out a simple form.
Measure 64 is Sponsored by Bill Sizemore:
This measure’s sponsor, [link to “Who’s Behind These Measures] Bill Sizemore [/link], has been
caught repeatedly committing fraud and forgery, and abusing Oregon’s initiative system. His
initiative campaigns are currently under investigation by the Oregon Secretary of State for
engaging in signature fraud.
Oregonians Have Already Said No – Three Separate Times:
This will be the fourth time Bill Sizemore has tried to pass this measure; Oregonians have
defeated it three times already. Yet it’s on the ballot again due to his shady tactics, and Sizemore
has even filed an identical measure for 2010.
For more information:
Mike Grigsby
Field Organizer
Office: (503) 288-5864
Email:
mike.grigsby@NoOnMeasure64.com
Website:
www.NoOnMeasure64.com
What Should I Do
If A Reporter Asks to Speak to Me?
As a speaker for this ballot measure, you may find yourself as the target of attention by the
press. Luckily, the Defend Oregon Coalition has a talented team of communications
professionals whose job it is to handle these questions.
If a reporter asks to speak to you, let them know that you are working closely with the
Defend Oregon campaign, and
If you have a chance, get the following information from them:
politely direct them to call us first.
•
Their name
•
The publication they are writing for
•
How to contact them
•
Then, give us a ring and let us know who the reporter is and a general idea of what
information they are looking for.
What their deadline is (this is the most important question!!)
Thanks again for all your help spreading the word about this ballot measure.
Your voice on this campaign is invaluable.
Here’s who you should contact:
Graham Trainor
Campaign Manager, No On Measure 64
Office: 503.288.5864
Mobile: 503.804.2031
Email:
Graham.Trainor@NoOnMeasure64.com
Scott Moore
Communications Director, Defend Oregon
Office: 503.288.5918
Mobile: 503.961.2374
Email:
Scott.Moore@DefendOregon.org
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