Bill Nye the Science Guy Sounds the Alarm About the Threats of Initiative 2117 to Washingtonians’ Health in New Ad
Ad Highlights How I-2117 Allows More Pollution, Threatens Health in WA
Nye: “You don’t have to be a science guy to know that 2117 is a bad deal for Washington.”
Seattle, WA, October 4, 2024 – No on 2117 today released a new ad highlighting the threats of Initiative 2117 to Washingtonians’ health. The ad features Bill Nye the Science Guy, a Washington resident for decades, sounding the alarm about the threats of Initiative 2117 to Washingtonians’ health. Watch it here:
The 30-second ad, called “Brain,” is backed by a six-figure buy and will run on broadcast and cable stations, as well as digital channels, in the Seattle market.
Over 500 organizations and the majority of federally-recognized Tribal Nations have endorsed the No on 2117 campaign, including fire fighters, small business owners, doctors, nurses, and public health leaders, labor unions, environmental groups, and community organizations. You can view the full list of organizations opposing I-2117 here.
“Bill Nye stands with firefighters, doctors, nurses, Tribal leaders, small business owners, environmental leaders, and so many community members across our state. We will continue to talk to Washingtonians across our state about the costs of I-2117 to their health and their community: More pollution and more traffic,” said Wellesley Daniels, Campaign Manager, No on 2117.
By The Numbers: The Campaign to Defeat I-2117
Over 500: Number of Washington organizations endorsing No on 2117
Over 1,000: Number of volunteers working across Washington to defeat I-2117
126: Cities and towns in Washington where No on 2117 has already had direct voter contact
Over $16.6M: Amount raised or pledged to defeat I-2117
Nearly 6,000: Number of grassroots donations to No on 2117
93: Percent of No on 2117 donors contributing $100 or less