No on 2117 Campaign Launches Two New Ads Highlighting How Deceptive Initiative 2117 Threatens Washingtonians’ Health
No on 2117 Campaign Now Airing TV Ads Across Washington. Ads Feature Pulmonologist, Parent of Child with Severe Asthma.
September 17, 2024 – No on 2117 today announced two new 15-second ads highlighting the health threats of Initiative 2117, which rolls back the most consequential Washington clean air program in decades.
“At Risk” features Dr. Vin Gupta, a pulmonologist and critical care physician. You can view the 15-second ad here:
“Your Child” is a 15-second ad that features Maggie, the parent of a young son with asthma. You can view it here:
Both ads will air in the Spokane, Yakima-Tri-Cities, and Southwest Washington markets for two weeks and are backed by a total six-figure buy. With the launch of its first ad on September 5 that has been airing in the Seattle market, the No on 2117 campaign is now airing televisions ads statewide.
Over 475 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.
“I-2117 is a deceptive initiative that would mean more pollution and threaten the health of Washingtonians. Doctors, nurses, public health experts, and parents are speaking out and working across our state to defeat I-2117,” said Wellesley Daniels, Campaign Manager, No on 2117.
By The Numbers: The Campaign to Defeat 2117
- Over 475: Number of Washington organizations endorsing No on 2117
- Over 850: Number of volunteers working across Washington to defeat I-2117
- 37: 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