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Vote NO on E | Firefighters, City & Education Leaders Agree!

The No on Measure E Team needs your help!

Vote NO on E | Firefighters, City & Education Leaders Agree!

With only 42 more days until Election Day, now is the time to get involved to help us defeat Measure E in Redwood City.

There are easy actions taking place in Redwood City every week that you can participate in. We need every SAMCAR member to strike up that same energy that helped us defeat Measure Q in San Mateo previously and bring that into this race so we can ensure this is a done deal and tell the other side, NO!

SAMCAR members are needed to pick up at least one shift of phonebanking or precinct walking as those are most needed to move the needle and help us win in November. If you can't make any of the shifts please reach out to Kia, No on Measure E's Campaign Manager and find another way you can get involved!

All action events can be found and signed up for by going to the Google form here. The first phonebank and other upcoming actions are as follows and can be signed up for by going to that form or by emailing Kia at hello@votenomeasuree.com 

Upcoming Calendar of Events and Things to Note:

  • Wednesday, September 23 | 4 PM – 7 PM | Phonebanking in Redwood City Hosted by Real Smart Group

    • Please RSVP using the above form or email.

    • Please bring a laptop and a cell phone to make phone calls.

    • A script and training will be provided.

    • Food and refreshments will be provided!

  • Saturday, September 26 | 10  AM – 1 PM | Precinct Walk and Literature Drop in Redwood City

    • Please RSVP using the above form or email.

    • Please bring a tote bag of some sort to carry campaign literature and dress comfortably to walk, wearing sunscreen and a hat if needed as we will be outside!

    • Exact meeting location will be sent out Friday.

    • A script and training will be provided.

    • Food and refreshments will be provided!

  • Thursday, October 1 | 4 PM – 7 PM | Phonebank in Redwood City

    • Please RSVP using the above form or email.

    • Location will be sent out to RSVP'd attendees the day before.

    • Please bring a laptop and a cell phone to make phone calls.

    • A script and training will be provided.

    • Food and refreshments will be provided!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Kia Kolderup-Lane, No on E's Campaign Manager, you can reach her at hello@votenomeasuree.com


Visit the official No on Measure E Campaign Website for more information www.votenomeasuree.com
 
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