Referendum: How to Help – 2

Here’s how you can help.

1. Make sure you’re registered to vote. You need to be registered to receive your mail-in ballot.

2. Read the plan and get the facts so you can help spread the word. The more people know about what’s in the Mayors’ transit plan, the more likely they are to vote Yes.

3. Voting runs from March 16-May 29th. People who commit to voting in advance are more likely to follow through, so pledge to vote Yes here.

4. Like the Mayors’ Council Facebook page and get access to infographics and the latest campaign information.

In the coming weeks, we’ll be holding events, talking to voters, and making the case for why a Yes vote is in everyone’s best interest, whether you take transit, drive, bike, or walk to get around. I’ll be asking you to get involved.

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 From the BC Cycling Coalition:

We are looking for volunteers to help get the vote out and spread information. More at: http://www.bccc.bc.ca/yes#volunteer

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From Peter Ladner

1. Pledge your vote on our website! Get your family, friends, colleagues and team mates to pledge their votes too!
2. Like us on Facebook.
3. Follow us Twitter.
4. Donate to help our Coalition! As little as $5 donation will help us get a YES lawn sign to your door.

To support the Yes campaign achieve 51% of the votes:

• Make sure you’re registered to vote. (Canadian citizens, over 18, in B.C. for six months, Metro Van residents.) Check your name and your family members too. Register or update your voter registration by calling 1-800-661-8683, or register online here.
• Sign the pledge at the bettertransit.info website and encourage your friends and networks to do the same.
• Get your organization to publicly pledge its support and join the Yes Coalition at bettertransit.info
• Collect names and contact information of Yes supporters in your organization or networks and forward them to the Yes Coalition via the website.
• Get the facts — read the Plan. Spread the word. Find out how the plan will benefit you, your neighbourhood, your workplace.
• Donate to help our Coalition! As little as $5 donation will help us get a YES lawn sign to your door.
• Use social media to let people know you are supporting the Yes coalition. Like us on Facebook. Follow us Twitter. Respond to media stories, blogs, and talk shows showing your support.
• Volunteer on the YES Campaign. Email: voteyes@bettertransit.info
• Distribute “Yes” buttons and pledge cards. Pick them up from Steve Kux at the David Suzuki Foundation, 219 – 2211 West 4th Ave. (between Vine and Yew), 604-732-4228 ext 1215.
• Use the Yes Coalition speakers’ bureau if you have a speaking opportunity. (contact peter@peterladner.ca) Slides are available for presentations from from Steve Kux. Call 311 for a speaker from the City of Vancouver.
• After March 15 (before May 29), mail in your ballot as soon as you receive it.