Citizens Resolution

Overview
The Citizens Resolution task force is a group whose mission is to get a Boston City Council resolution passed opposing Citizen's United and calling for a constitutional amendment to get corporate money out of politics. The task force is focused specifically on this mission, as a subset to the larger campaign to overturn Citizen's United.


 * Sign up to join our email list here: https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/citizensresolution

Next Meeting:
TBD

Meeting Minutes:

 * 01-22-2012 initial strategy map
 * 01-22-2012 notes from task force meeting
 * 01-21-2012 notes from breakout session at Citizen's United Summit
 * 01-17-2012 notes from initial group meeting

Other Cities Resolutions:

 * NYC Council Resolution (PDF)
 * Duluth Council Resolution (PDF)
 * Portland Council Resolution (PDF)
 * LA Council Resoltion (PDF)

Resources/Links:

 * Related media articles about similar resolution efforts
 * CELDF elections ordinance template
 * Tips on Passing a Resolution that Abolishes Corporate Personhood (PDF)
 * Great resource on passed resolutions
 * Great info on passed Mass resolutions
 * Tips on citizen lobbying
 * Meeting with your Legislator WORKSHEET

Related National Orgs:
 * Democracy is for People
 * Move to Amend