Social media resources to help advocate for Propositions 51, 55, 56, 58
Published: October 12, 2016
Included below are sample Tweets which members can use to help promote the four 2016 ballot measures supported by CSBA: Proposition 51 (school facilities bond), Proposition 55 (extension of current income tax provisions), Proposition 56 (excise tax on tobacco products) and Proposition 58 (language education). Also included are links to fact sheets, social media tools and other resources on each measure.
For more info on each measure, click here.
PROPOSITION 51
Sample Tweets:
Early voting has begun! All California students deserve safe, modern classrooms #yeson51
Prop 51 protects local control - all the money must be spent locally, where taxpayers have a voice in how to improve our schools #yeson51
We can’t rebuild every school, but Prop 51 provides money to bring outdated classrooms into the 21st Century #yeson51
CA schools need better facilities – without Prop 51 funds, there is no state money available to do it #yeson51
Local bonds alone won’t meet facilities needs; matching funds from the state are vital for our classrooms #yeson51
Links/resources:
Fast facts: yeson51.com/fast-facts
Take action: yeson51.com/take-action
Add Prop 51 icon to social media profile pictures: tinyurl.com/gsdd4hx
PROPOSITION 55
Sample Tweets:
Early voting has begun! We can’t go back to the days of massive program cuts and layoffs in our schools #yeson55
Prop 55 does not raise taxes on anyone, it maintains the status quo and keeps money in our classrooms #yeson55
California schools could lose $4 billion without Prop 55 money – that means bigger class sizes and layoffs. We can’t go back. #yeson55
Links/resources:
“Yes on 55” video: youtu.be/6cWEMDFHvzM
Infographic: tinyurl.com/h9fazf7
Take action (includes translated materials): tinyurl.com/h7bxtha
PROPOSITION 56
Sample Tweets:
@CSBA_Now has carefully vetted Prop. 56. It protects school funding while helping to keep our kids from getting hooked on tobacco #yeson56
Don’t believe the claims from big tobacco – Prop 56 DOES NOT take money away from classrooms or students #yeson56
Early voting has begun! Educate our kids about tobacco; help prevent more than $3 billion in annual healthcare costs #yeson56
Opponents claim that Prop 56 dodges the CA school funding guarantee – these claims are simply not true #yeson56
E-cigarettes and vaping are on the rise, and still pose a major health risk for our students. Help protect our kids #yeson56
Links/resources:
Facts on Prop 56: yeson56.org/the-facts
“Yes on 56” video: youtu.be/ynfTNAlpC9I
Take action (includes translated materials):yeson56.org/take-action
PROPOSITION 58
Sample Tweets:
Early voting has begun! Vote yes on Prop 58; a one-size-fits-all approach to language education doesn’t work #prop58
#Prop58 encourages school districts to offer programs for native English speakers to become proficient in a second language
Language education is proven to help our kids excel – help them prepare for an ever-changing global economy #prop58
Links/resources:
Fact sheet: tinyurl.com/zkplk4f
Take action (includes translated materials) supportprop58.com/suppor