In the final days of the campaign, PG&E has increased their war chest from $35 M to $50 M. Despite the obvious self serving motives of this proposition, massive corporate spending can effectively turn public opinion. Just recall how we lost out on the greener, cheaper SMUD option four years ago and the selling of “safe” tobacco, despite all knowledge to the contrary. In contrast, the opposition hasn’t had funds even for yard signs, let alone multiple flyers and TV spots. With PG&E planning a $4 billion rate hike (The Utility Reform Network, 5/27/10), we can’t afford to grant PG&E a monopoly as our “forever” utility.
The No on Prop 16 campaign reports a swell of volunteers and is advising phone banking in these last days. I’ve found this rewarding, reaching several confused voters in Southern California who were receptive to information. Some changed to “no” votes. If you have even a half hour to make calls, please contact eddieno16@gmail.com to register for the phone bank. There’s a script to read from. The website for general information is www. noprop16.org . Thank you,
Mary M Zhu
Davis, Ca 95616
