Send a letter to the editor

While the opposition has the money to put their message in the media, we need your action today. Studies show that the letters to the editor page is the most read in most papers. When you write a letter to the editor, you educate thousands of Portland voters on the special interests' deceptive attempt to grab back the power they lost.

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Talking Points

  • Voter-Owned Elections keep Portland elections fair for all.
  • Big-money special interests led by Qwest, PGE, developers, and downtown business elites are trying to take away the new level playing field and tilt it back towards big money contributors.
  • VOE public financing reform increases competition and opens the door for diverse candidates.
  • VOE public financing reform enables all Portland residents to be genuinely involved in city politics. Everyone's $5 qualifying contribution is important regardless of personal wealth.
  • VOE public financing reform holds City Hall accountable to community needs and reduces the undue influence of deep-pocketed special interests.

Tips

  • Tie your letter into items in your local paper.
  • Keep your letter short—no more than 150 words. Give your full name and address, as well as a phone number or e-mail address so editors can confirm that you wrote it.
  • Personalize your letter with your experience, if you can.
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