Hello from Albuquerque, New Mexico! Common Cause New Mexico has been involved in the fight to level the political playing field in Duke City for some time now and we're down to the final days. As you may remember, we made a call for volunteers to help out with passing the Open and Ethical Elections Code for Albuquerque. This is similar to the Clean Elections work we've been active on throughout the country, from Connecticut to North Carolina to Hawaii. And needless to say, if you can help out, please let us know!
But I wanted to update you on our exciting progress. We have had success in rallying volunteers. Many Common Cause folks responded to our CauseNet on Friday and many local folks have offered their time as well. Matt and I hit two classes at the University of New Mexico (go Lobos!) yesterday and got over 20 new volunteers. We're going to 2 more classes today. We are getting volunteers in the door, but we can always use more.
We have also been working closely with coalition members which include the League of Women Voters, Albuquerque Interfaith, NM PIRG, NM Voices for Children, Conservation Voters of NM, Democracy for NM, SAGE Council, Southwest Organizing Project, PACE, Albuquerque Sierra Club, 1000 Friends of New Mexico, Grey Panthers, plus State Senator Dede Feldman, former New Mexico Senate President Richard Romero, and Mayoral candidates Eric Greigo and David Steele. But click "Read more" below to hear what people around the country are saying about the Open and Ethical Elections Code in Albuquerque.
I believe that the Clean Elections initiative is the only way that we can have true representative government. Keep up the good work. --Hilda B., MD
I'm in Calif. can't come. Good luck. Will be watching to see how it comes out. --Larry G., California
It will not be possible for either of us to be with you as you prepare for this important cause because of the demands of our work but we want you to know that you have the support of people in Minnesota. ...We WILL take back our nation from those who manipulate our elections and mess with our government. Thank you for your leadership. We wish you success at every level. --Susan and Robert G., MN
Oh, Matt! I so wish I could come!...Please, though, keep me on your list. I want very much to return and help as much as possible. Good luck, and Godspeed. --Randi S., CA
Yours is certainly a worthwhile cause. However, I live in Hawaii and a trip to anywhere from here is a great expenditure of money and time. I wish you well in your cause and...I will be addressing equally good causes right here at home. Best wishes. --Anita T., HI
Wow, honestly, I get shivers when I read those. You are the best!
How much does Common Cause value this campaign? Well, they sent me here for almost 3 weeks. Pete Maysmith, Executive Director for Colorado Common Cause, was here helping to get our field plan off its feet. We will be hosting staff and volunteers from Common Cause offices in Colorado and California. That's how much Common Cause cares about this city measure! Not only that, but national Common Cause President Chellie Pingree came here to promote the effort. We are certainly working hard in Duke City--less than two weeks from victory!
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