Sunday, August 13, 2006

Proposition 89 Supporters

Statewide Organizations

California Clean Money Campaign

Non-Profit, non-partizan organization whose mission is building statewide support for public funding of election campaigns.

California Church IMPACT

The legislative advocacy arm of the California Council of Churches, representing over 1.5 million church members throughout California.

California Common Cause

Non-profit, non-partisan organization whose purpose is make public officials and public institutions accountable and responsive to citizens.

California Nurses Association

Representing over 65,000 nurses in 165 facilities throughout California. Official sponsors of Proposition 89.

Consumer Federation of California

A powerful voice that campaigns for state and federal laws that place consumer protection ahead of corporate profit.

Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights

A nationally recognized consumer group fighting corrupt corporations and crooked politicians since 1985.

California Alliance for Retired Americans

Statewide organization that unites retired workers and community groups to win social and economic justice

California Black Chamber of Commerce

Business advocate assisting small and large businesses connect the donts for business growth and development.

California Democratic Council

The statewide association of Democratic Clubs and County Committees representing the grassroots of the Democratic Party

Congress of California Seniors

Statewide organization providing educational programs and information to improve the life of older adults

Courage Campaign

Empowering California's progressive community with an aspirational vision.

Environmental Caucus of the California Democratic Party

Works to assure that the California Democratic Party promotes sound environmental policies

Planning and Conservation League

Statewide coalition devoted to making California a better place to live by sponsoring environmental initiatives.

Progressive Caucus of the California Democratic Party

Works to assure that the California Democratic Party promotes government for the benefit of the people.

TakeBackCA.org

Committed to ending the undue political influence of well-funded interests on our democracy.

Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry Action Network, CA

Statewide justice ministry that serves to empower the moral voice of Unitarian Universalist values in the public arena.

National Organizations

Public Campaign

National organization dedicated reducing the role of big special interest money in American politics.

Code Pink

A women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement.

Global Exchange

An international human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world.

Greenlining Institute

Coalition of Asian/Pacific Island, Black, and Latino leaders working to improve the quality of life for low-income and minority communities.

Senior Action Network

Grass-roots advocacy organization devoted to organizing and empowering seniors to influence public policy.

TheRestOfUs.org

Non-partisan watchdog committed to exposing the role of big money in politics.

William C. Velasquez Institute

Nonpartisan organization conducting research aimed at improving the level of political and economic participation in Latino and other underrepresented communities

Working Assets

National group established to help busy people make a difference in the world through everyday activities like talking on the phone

Regional Organizations

Individuals

Phil Angelides

California State Treasurer and Democratic Nominee for Governor

Loni Hancock

State Assemblymember. Author of AB 583, the Clean Money bill that made it farther in the legislature than any other in years.

Debra Bowen

State Senator and Democratic Nominee for Secretary of State

Gavin Newsom

Mayor of San Francisco

Sheila Kuehl

State Senator

Jackie Speier

State Senator

Judy Chu

State Assemblymember

Ed Chavez

State Assemblymember

Wilma Chan

State Assemblymember

Jackie Goldberg

State Assemblymember

Paul Koretz

State Assemblymember

Dave Jones

State Assemblymember

Mark Leno

State Assemblymember

Pedro Nava

State Assemblymember

Lois Wolk

State Assemblymember

Tom Ammiano

San Francisco Board of Supervisors

John Burton

Former Senate Pro Tem

Renee Chavez

Mayor of La Puente

Ed Herrera

Candidate for Sweetwater Union High School District Board

Forrest Hill

Green Party Candidate for Secretary of State

Sue Lempert

Former Mayor of San Mateo

Kevin McKeown

Santa Monica City Councilmember

Ross Mirkarmi

San Francisco Board of Supervisors

Aaron Peskins

President, San Francisco Board of Supervisors

Kyrsten Sinema

Cleanly-elected Arizona Representative