How You Can Help

Become a CPRI Volunteer

There is a reason that California has failed to implement any decent campaign finance laws. A lot of folks with a lot of money and a lot of political power don't want it to happen. Those who benefit from the current system would like to keep things just the way they are.

The only people that don't seem to benefit from the current system are ordinary California citizens. For this reason, it will require the work and support of a lot of ordinary California citizens to get the California Political Reform Initiative passed.

What does volunteering entail? We are asking people to work in their local communities to get the word out about the California Political Reform Initiative. This would involve writing letters to the editor, speaking to groups, perhaps even hosting a CPRI presentation meeting in your home. Whatever fits your skills and your interests. This seems like a small price to reform our state political system.

If you think you would like to volunteer, you contact us directly by e-mail (at mdgunn@itsa.ucsf.edu) or you can call one of our campaign coordinators. They are:

Sue Lyons - (916) 444-0834

Northern California

Elizabeth Lambe - (310) 475-8445

Southern California

Sign on as an Organization

If you belong to an organization that has an interest in political reform, we would welcome your endorsement or participation. We find that endorsements from organizations are very helpful in that they confirm to their members the importance of this issue. This an be at either the state or local level.

Many organizations (even those that have not endorsed us) have included information about the California Political Reform Initiative in their newsletters and programs. This is a good way to inform more people about the initiative and helps us recruit volunteers. We can provide you with any information or materials that you may need.

Even if your organization is not interested in directly supporting this effort, you may still want to learn ore about our initiative. After all, you will be voting on it in November.

If you think that your organization may be interested in joining this effort, or just in learning more about the California Political Reform Initiative, please contact us. We can send you more information or provide you with a speaker for one of your organization's meetings. We can be reached by e-mail at mdgunn@itsa.ucsf.edu or by phone. Our office numbers are (916) 444-0834 in Sacramento and (310) 475-8445 in Los Angeles.

Make a Monetary Contribution

As you know, a campaign for a California ballot initiative takes money. There are costs that can't be covered simply by volunteer efforts. Materials have to be printed and distributed. Even small costs like phone calls and mailings add up quickly.

Unlike many initiatives, ours is a true grass roots effort. We don't have a bunch of deep pocket donors. We must rely on people power to get this reach our goal.

We've already learned what our politicians haven't -- lots of small contributions can add up to big dollars. Contributions from concerned citizens like you, no matter how big or small, will help make the California Political Reform Initiative a reality and show that we average citizens do care enough to put our money where our mouth is.

Every dollar counts. If you could send $25, $15, or whatever you can afford, we can be on our way to reforming California politics.

Checks should be made payable to "Californians for Political Reform" and sent to:

Californians for Political Reform
Tony Miller, Treasurer
926 J Street, Suite 910
Sacramento, CA 95814

Or you can e-mail us at mdgunn@itsa.ucsf.eduand make a pledge. Our treasurer will contact you and provide the details.

Contributions are not tax deductible.

One final thought. If you make a contribution to the California Political Reform Initiative, you can actually expect a return on your investment. Our initiative will help eliminate those special interest favors like targeted tax breaks for corporations which cost all of us our hard earned tax dollars (see $75 Million Tax Break For Millionaires for more information on this type of thing).