Prop. 87 News
Welcome to the Drive Away from Oil Tour!
We are traveling the state in support of Prop 87, the Clean Energy Initiative that will appear on the California statewide November 7, 2006 ballot. Prop 87 will make oil companies pay their fair share for drilling in California—just like they do in Alaska, Louisiana, and yes, even Texas.
Here you will be able to find frequent updates on our progress as we drive alternative energy fueled vehicles (2 cars, 1 massive truck, and 1 SUV) up and down the state in September, spreading the word—Yes on 87!
Prop 87 will fund the development of CLEANER, CHEAPER energy without raising the price of gas in California.
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posted by Car Tour Team | Monday, September 11 | Link to this post
They Can’t Have It Both Ways
Feeling a little squeezed at the gas pump? Schools, businesses and families are all hurting from $3-plus gas prices. The only ones that aren’t hurting are big oil company CEO’s, who make record salaries as their companies charge us record gas prices.
Last year, the top executives at the 15 largest oil companies earned at least $512.9 million. That doesn’t include the type of extras that brought ExxonMobil CEO Lee Raymond a total of $400 million last year.
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posted by Phillip | Thursday, August 31 | Link to this post
Senate President Pro Tem Perata Endorses Prop 87
Wanting California to continue being the leader in developing clean energy alternatives, Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata (D-Oakland) endorsed Prop. 87 saying it’s time major oil companies help shoulder the financial burden of cleaning up the air.
“Oil companies pay when they drill for oil in Oklahoma, Alaska and Texas, but not in California. That’s just plain wrong,” said Perata. “I support Prop. 87 because it will make sure oil companies pay their fair share for drilling in California and help us continue to lead the way in developing clean energy alternatives.”
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posted by Phillip | Wednesday, August 30 | Link to this post
Schools Chief Jack O’Connell Endorses Prop 87
Calling Prop. 87 a major boost toward replacing old, diesel exhaust-spewing school buses, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell has endorsed the Clean Energy Initiative.
“Prop. 87 will provide up to $600 million to replace the most polluting of California’s aging school bus fleet and will provide significant research funding to higher education in California,” said O’Connell, who in June was elected to his second term in office.
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posted by Phillip | Monday, August 28 | Link to this post
Memo to Oil Companies
To the CEO’s of ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron and other oil companies opposing Prop. 87
The full page New York Times ad run yesterday by your national political operation – the American Petroleum Institute – highlighted a messaging problem within your California campaign against Proposition 87. The ad stated: “...the global price of crude oil is the single most important factor in what you pay for fuel at the pump.”
As a professional, I feel compelled to inform you that your California agents are taking your money and taking you for a ride.
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posted by Phillip | Thursday, August 24 | Link to this post
