350.org is asking us to support the Pine Tree Power Ballot Initiative. This one is definitely worth a little bit of your time!
What you need to know about the Pine Tree Power Ballot Initiative
This initiative is on the ballot in Maine and, if passed, would create a consumer-owned non-profit utility that would replace the state’s two largest utility companies — Central Maine Power (CMP) and Versant. For years, CMP has been voted the worst utility in the nation, with a record number of shut-offs due to their incredibly high rates. They are also one of the biggest anti-climate lobbyists in the state.
In Maine, home heating and car emissions are responsible for the highest percentage of carbon emissions. By replacing these utility companies with community-owned Pine Tree Power Company, we would be able to save money and remove barriers to dramatically reduce carbon emissions.
Because this is a statewide initiative, this would be the largest transition to a publicly-owned utility model on record. By securing this victory, we’ll be setting the stage for even more states to follow Maine’s example and place control over utilities — and the transition to renewables — into our communities’ hands.
GET OUT THE VOTE POSTCARDING
There are now three active campaigns campaigns to influence voters to elect candidates who support climate action.
FIELD TEAM 6
The organization Field Team 6 is currently postcarding to register new voters. Here is a link telling you how to get started: https://fieldteam6.herokuapp.com/getting_started
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POSTCARDS TO SWING STATES — New program for fall elections
In Virginia, we’ll write to rally Democrats to vote in 42 competitive state legislative districts this November. Democrats hold a narrow majority in the state Senate and Republicans hold a narrow majority in the House of Delegates. In Kentucky, our postcards will help Democratic Governor Andy Beshear win re-election in November.
Sign up HERE.
You’ll need to provide your own postcards and stamps for this program. We recommend progressivepostcards, an online store that sells postcards with several of our designs for less than most sellers. We’ll add designs specific to Virginia and Kentucky before sign-ups start, but you can buy general designs there anytime. After you sign up, we’ll email you a list of voters and instructions, which will include an October mailing date and three short message options.
FREDERICA AALTO
Another way to participate is to work with Frederica Aalto:
“I am administering a postcarding network in Humboldt County (presently over 300 writers) and we supply postcards and stamps to writers, which are available for cost at several convenient pickup locations. Have anyone interested in joining us contact me.”
She can be reached at: [email protected]
JOIN THE 350 HUMBOLDT LETTER WRITING GROUP AT 7PM EVERY SUNDAY.
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