Kickoff Meeting- Create Local Anti-corruption Acts (Doing a Tallahassee) - Sat. March 14, 1-3 PM, Pleasant Hill Co-housing

On Nov. 4th, 2014, voters in Tallahassee, Florida made history by approving the first city Anti-Corruption Act in the United States by an overwhelming 2 - 1 margin.  A small but dedicated group of progressives, conservatives, and independents put aside their differences to wage an historic battle against corruption in their community, and they won.

They weren't afraid to call the money pouring into our political system what it is: corruption. They went all in with comprehensive reforms instead of settling for half measures. And they did it all by sidestepping entrenched politicians and putting a citizen initiative directly on the ballot - no politicians required, just we, the People.

NOW IT'S OUR TURN!  LET'S JOIN 40 COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE US WHO ARE TAKING THE FIRST STEPS TO CREATE THEIR OWN ANTI-CORRUPTION ACTS 

Represent.US has finalized the infographic and summary plans for how to pass a local anti-corruption act. You can see it all here: https://represent.us/local-anti-corruption-act/ . Michael Cannon, who will be directing the project, recommends that you print out the graphic and then read the how-to plans.  According to Michael, "it is my understanding that CA Clean Money and Represent.Us are working to create a draft California ACA and commissioning a poll to test the water for a state-wide run in 2018. In the meantime, we will work to set the stage with local (city/county) versions in 2016."

Please RSVP to this newsletter if you are planning to attend.  Snacks and drinks are appreciated.

DIRECTIONS -Pleasant Hill Co-housing is at 2260 Lisa Lane in Pleasant Hill.  From 680 South, turn right onto Monument Blvd. From 680 North, turn left onto Monument. After the first stoplight, turn right before the "76" gas station onto Marcia. Immediately turn left onto Lisa Lane. Go to the end of Lisa Lane, cross the Iron Horse Trail, and park in the small area at right or the larger gravel lot at the left. Pleasant Hill Cohousing is the mango colored, blue roofed building directly opposite the entrance to the school. There is a small amount of visitor parking in our lot. Total parking in these areas is 20 - 25 cars, so carpooling helps. If you get lost, or can't find a parking space, call 925 864 9361 or 925 686 6330.

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