Campaign Update - Portland Clean Energy Initiative, Measure 26-201
Posted on September 28, 2018 by Janice Thompson
Tags, Energy
As a supporter of the Portland Clean Energy Initiative, CUB is pleased to report that the campaign has garnered some high profile endorsers. Particularly with this added support, the campaign is getting the word out about how Measure 26-201 supports clean energy and green jobs. CUB urges a “yes” vote.
Senator Jeff Merkley recently endorsed the Portland Clean Energy Initiative as reported in Willamette Week.
Van Jones recently gave a speech in Portland and called Measure 26-201 one of the most important ballot measures in the country. Check out this short video. Learn more about Jones’ endorsement on the Columbia Riverkeeper’s website. To learn more about Van Jones, click here.
Other national figures who have endorsed the Portland Clean Energy Initiative include Naomi Klein and Bill McKibben.
One of the strengths of Measure 26-201 is the community based Portland Clean Energy Fund Steering Committee, composed of:
- Coalition of Communities of Color
- Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO)
- Verde
- NAACP Portland Branch 1120
- OPAL (Organizing People/Activating Leaders)
- NAYA Family Center
- 350 PDX
- Sierra Club – Oregon Chapter
- Audubon Society of Portland
- Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility
- Columbia Riverkeeper
CUB is one of a long list of organizational supporters. There is also significant support from both labor and the business community. Over 50 endorsements are from the faith community.
Check out CUB’s statement of support. To learn more about the campaign, including how you can volunteer, visit https://www.portlandcleanenergyinitiative.com/.
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