Patagonia 2016 Portland, Oregon, Voter Guide

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Voter Registration Deadline October 18, 2016 Election Day November 8, 2016 Find more resources, register to vote, sign up for election reminders and more at patagonia.com/voteourplanet

BALLOT MEASURES

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Outdoor School Lottery Fund

Since 2004 Patagonia has run a campaign every big election year with the goal of inspiring people to vote—and to vote

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with the environment as one of their top issues, up and

A “yes” vote supports creating an “Outdoor School Education Fund,” sourced from state lottery proceeds, to support outdoor school programs.

A “no” vote supports retaining the existing funding structure for outdoor education, under which Oregon State University awards individual grants to school districts.

down the ballot. This election season, we are creating local Ballot Measure Guides at every Patagonia retail location where environmentally relevant issues are on the ballot There are many different kinds of measures on ballots this November; the measures included in this Guide were chosen due to their relevancy to the environment. This Guide is intended to help voters make informed decisions on ballot measures directly impacting environmental issues in their communities. Patagonia does not endorse

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candidates or political parties, we do advocate for particular

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positions on ballot measures that we feel are critical.

Why? Patagonia believes that spending time in the outdoors is a critical piece of early childhood education. Outdoor education develops critical skills including leadership, scientific inquiry and a passion for our natural resources, among many other benefits.

Outdoor School Lottery Fund Initiative creates a pathway for all Oregon students to attend a weeklong outdoor education program by separating out specific funds from the Oregon State lottery system.

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