No on 2117 Launches First Ad of Campaign to Defeat Deceptive Initiative 2117: “Ripple Effect”
Ad Features Washington State Firefighter, Small Business Owner, Tribal Leader, Farmer, Doctors, and Parent Who All Oppose I-2117, Highlights Statewide Harm of I-2117 to Air and Water Quality, Health, and Transportation Investments
September 5, 2024 – No on 2117 today launched the first ad of its campaign to defeat deceptive Initiative 2117. The ad highlights how I-2117 means more air and water pollution across Washington that threatens our health, and guts investments in Washington’s transportation system. You can view “Ripple Effect” below:
The 30-second ad, “Ripple Effect,” is backed by a six-figure buy and will run on broadcast and cable stations, as well as digital channels, for two weeks in the Seattle market.
Over 450 organizations and Tribal Nations oppose I-2117 and have endorsed the No on 2117 campaign, including firefighters, small business owners, doctors, nurses, and public health leaders, labor unions, environmental groups, and community groups. You can view the full list of organizations opposing I-2117 here.
“Firefighters, doctors, Tribal leaders, small business owners, and many more are coming together to say no to I-2117, a deceptive initiative that threatens our health and our transportation system. From now until Election Day, we will do everything we can to make sure Washingtonians across our state understand the costs of I-2117 to their community: More pollution and more traffic,” said Wellesley Daniels, Campaign Manager, No on 2117.
To learn more about investments that would be cut by I-2117, visit Clean & Prosperous Institute’s Risk of Repeal map, which provides robust data on the impacts of the initiative, including on transportation, air quality, fish habitat, and restoring and protecting rivers, streams, and lakes.
By The Numbers: The Campaign to Defeat 2117
- Over 450: Number of Washington organizations endorsing No on 2117
- Over 850: Number of volunteers working across Washington to defeat I-2117
- 31: Cities in Washington where No on 2117 has already had direct voter contact
- Over $14M: Amount raised or pledged to defeat I-2117
- Over 5,200: Number of grassroots donations to No on 2117
- 94: Percent of No on 2117 donors contributing $100 or less