RESCHEDULED - HERE AT LAST:
NEW SURPRISING POLLING ON KIDS ISSUES
PLUS ANALYSIS OF 56 NATIONAL POLLS
ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Presented by Dave Metz, President FM3 Research

  • How have public priorities been changed by the pandemic?
  • Will voters still support measures to fund programs for kids?
  • What messages now have the most power? Who does the public trust on children and youth issues?
  • How does California compare to the rest of the nation?
POLL SPONSORED BY CHILDREN'S FUNDING PROJECT
BACK TO THE BALLOT WITH CHILDREN'S FUNDS
The city of Santa Cruz is kicking off the next iteration of ballot measures for children and youth funds. On November 2, in a special election, they will vote whether to set aside 20% of their cannabis tax revenues for children's services. This measure has been the goal of Santa Cruz City Councilmember, Martine Watkins, who started over 4 years ago - first with legislative action and now amending the city charter to institutionalize cannabis tax revenue for children and youth services. The measure has the support of the Mayor, the Superintendent of Schools and members of the county Board of Supervisors. Some funds will go to the county's First 5 to serve young children - creating a model city/county partnership.

Advocates in Sant Cruz are mounting an impactful campaign using digital and other cost-effective tools to spread the word and urge people to vote in order to increase voter turnout. They have even produced a video ad for Facebook.
WEBINAR COMING UP:
WHAT REVENUE OPTIONS ARE LEGAL IN CALIFORNIA FOR A CHILDREN'S FUND BALLOT MEASURE?
WHAT IS THE STATUS OF COURT OPINIONS ON BALLOT MEASURE REVENUE STRATEGIES?
Hear from two of California's legal experts on ballot measures.
James C. Harrison, Founding Partner at Olson Remcho
Brad Hertz, Partner at The Sutton Law Firm


California laws keep changing and figuring out what revenue options for a children and youth fund is complicated. Don't pass up a chance to hear from the best. How have the laws changed? What taxes are legal in cities or in counties? Learn the opportunities AND the limits. What is the meaning of recent court decisions regarding voter-initiatives and revenue set-asides. You may be years away from an actual ballot measure, but don't start down this path without the basic information.
A 15 minute Q and A will follow the formal session.
Funding the Next Generation offers a wide range of FREE services to coalitions and leaders aiming to increase local public resources to support children, youth and their families. We have a team of consultants on everything from political strategy; to legal questions about elections, ballot measures and revenue; to youth organizing; to polling and local budgets. We provide trainings, webinars, tools and other materials. We work with a individual leaders and coalitions of all sizes. e-mail us: Margaret@fundingthenextgeneration.org.
Dear Allies and Colleagues,
NOW IS THE TIME TO BEGIN YOUR CAMPAIGN FOR LOCAL DOLLARS.
Here are some steps you can begin to take:
  • Prepare your organization for a new type of work - new staff assignments, new skills, new org chart.
  • Research key foundational information - costs of your vision, local revenue options, power mapping.
  • Increase your focus of attention to the broader public - do a poll, create new communication tools.
  • Strengthen the network in your city or county that supports children and youth - lots of outreach and listening.
  • Build your political capital - testify at hearings, cultivate the press, find a political champion.
  • Work toward early successes - win some budget battles with new federal money, create local governmental structures to address children and youth issues.
WE HAVE LOTS OF IDEAS AND CAN HELP YOU WITH THESE STEPS.

Margaret Brodkin, Director, Funding the Next Generation
415-794-4963
October, 2021