(The following piece is by Erin Steva, CALPIRG's high speed rail coordinator for the Greater Los Angeles area. Her contact information is at the bottom for anyone interested in helping to get a bonding ballot proposition passed next November.)
Ready to start laying the tracks for a high-speed rail? We have less then 28 days to pass Prop 1A which would allow the high-speed rail to move forward. We are right on the cusp of winning, but do need swing the state by educating undecided voters.
That is why we are doing a series of events in upcoming weeks to make sure secure those critical votes. If you have an hour or two open, come on by to one of the following:
Sunday (October 12)- Voter Education Table, 2:30-6: We will be at the Franklin Village Street fair, meeting at Franklin and Bronson. We are asking volunteers to pitch in whatever they can.
Wednesday (October 15)- High-Speed Rail Action Meeting, 7-8:30: Volunteers can learn more about Prop 1a, and what we need to do to win. After the briefing, we will write letters to the editor to key newspapers, and also start to plan the next big event. Meeting is at 3435 Wilshire Blvd Suite 385, Los Angeles.
If you have any questions, or would like to be updated on future events, please contact esteva@calpirg.org. Looking forward to helping build the rail!
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