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It's Time!
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on HB 176, Tuesday, September 15, 2009. Our legislators need to be reminded of the importance of HB 176 and the support in Ohio that exists for the bill. Only you and your neighbors can do this! Email your legislator right now and then pass this on to all your friends and neighbors so they can send it as well. Those who oppose this legislation will not rest and neither can we.
We should not take any YES vote for granted.
Even if you have called or written before, we need you to do BOTH again!
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Why it is important to do this now?
Never before in Ohio history has there been a vote on the floor of either the House or Senate on a pro-equality issue. We are on the verge a historic vote on the floor of the House. If we want this bill to pass in the Senate in the future, a strong win in the House is important.
Your call could make make the difference. |
Take action now and then ask your friends and family members to do the same. Join with us in strongly declaring that Ohioans deserve a state where they can feel safe and at home in the jobs and their community.
| Sample Letter for Campaign |
Subject: Vote Yes on HB 176
Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,
As your constituent, I am urging you to please vote YES on H.B. 176, the Equal Housing and Employment Act.
It is time that sexual orientation and gender identity were added as protected classes under our Ohio Civil Rights law.
No one should have to fear discrimination where they live, work or play because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual, straight or transgender. Unfortunately, this is still an all too common occurrence in our state. You have the power to change that with your vote.
I believe that it is good public policy for the state of Ohio to pass an anti-discrimination law addressing sexual orientation and gender identity. I hope you will agree with me and vote YES on H.B. 176.
Everyone should feel safe in the state we call home.
Sincerely,
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