We need many thousands of supporters to make Clean Campaigns (or Voter-owned Campaigns) a reality in Washington State. The public at large doesn't know that there is a remedy for our political stalemates and maladies. Once people learn about public financing of campaigns, they become passionate advocates— and support spreads like wildfire.

SIGN  ONLINE  PETITION

The Petition and Pledge signatures will demonstate the number of our supporters statewide. The growing totals will be posted on the website.
Public Education "Tipping Point": When you say Clean Campaigns or Clean Elections, you no longer have to explain it.

WPC's Jean Carlson and Annie Phillips collect signatures and inform the public

GOALS:
~20,000 Clean Campaigns Petition signatures in 2008
~As many Clean Campaigns Pledges as possible (1500 people are running for office statewide) Pledge signers so far

These goals are preparation for the 2008 legislative session and probable initiative (ballot measure proposed by citizens) in 2009-2010. We are seeking sway with the legislature and sponsorship opportunities for continued advocacy.

We think you'll be proud to say you're a volunteer for Washington Public Campaigns. You're not a paid advocate. That says everything about our cause. Volunteer Opportunities

Why not do an Initiative now?
Bringing a citizens' initiative to the ballot is very costly. We don't yet have the broad-based support that we need — but we WILL, and these tools will help us get there.

Download Clean Campaigns Petition

Download Clean Campaigns Pledge

Let's start the public conversation, fan the flames of grassroots advocacy, set the stage for further action, consolidate our support with allies, and show, by our numbers of supporters, that we mean business!

Clean Campaign Pledge Signers so far:

State, County and Legislative District

• George Fearing - Candidate for WA 4th Congressional District, U.S. House
• Bill Sherman - Candidate for King County Prosecuting Attorney
• Keith Scully - Candidate for King County Prosecuting Attorney
• Scott Noble - King County Assessor Candidate and Officeholder
• Paul J. Pickett - Thurston County PUD Commissioner, officeholder
• Representative Mark Miloscia - 30th LD
• Representative Shay Schual-Berke - 32nd LD
• Representative Joe McDermott - 34th LD
• Senator Eric Oemig - 45th LD

City

• Richard Conlin - Seattle City Council member
• Jean Godden - Seattle City Council member
• David Della - Seattle City Council candidate and officeholder
• Tim Burgess - Seattle City Council Position #7 candidate
• Joe Szwaja - Seattle City Council Position #1 candidate
• Lauren V. Briel - Seattle City Council Position #1 candidate
• Alfred Runte - Seattle City Council #3 candidate
• Maria G. Ramirez - Seattle School Board Director Dist. 6
• Harium Martin-Morris - Seattle School Board #3 candidate
• Sally Soriano - Seattle School Board #1 (officeholder and candidate)
• Stephen Lamphear - Burien City Council candidate
• Jackie Minchew - Everett City Council candidate
• Brian A. Sayrs - Liberty Lake City Council member &
  candidate for Spokane County Commissioner
• Meta Hogan - candidate for Mayor of Olympia
• Jeff Kingsbury - Olympia City Council member
• Matthew Green - Olympia City Council candidate
• Craig Ottavelli - Olympia City Council #2 candidate
• Rhenda Iris Strub - Olympia City Council candidate #3
• Jeff Netedly - Olympia School Board candidate
• Bill Pilkey - Olympia Port Commissioner District 2 Candidate
• Bill Knobloch -- Bainbridge Island City Council member,
• Curtis A. Winston -- Bainbridge Island City Council candidate