Help #StopChevron from corrupting our democracy!

Dear First Name friend ,

Richmond, California's City Council voted to sue Chevron after an explosion at its refinery sent over 15,000 workers and residents—15% of the population—to nearby hospitals. Chevron's response?

Dump more than $3 million in the 2014 election to pack the city council and mayor's office with pro-industry candidates. Despite being outspent 20-1, Richmond residents defeated all of Chevron's candidates—an extraordinary victory in an era when corporations spend millions of dollars to influence elections.

Undaunted, Chevron is still at it—trying to elect their hand-picked candidates at the local, state and federal levels in their relentless quest to prioritize profit over public health, the safety of their workers, and the environment.

Today, I urge you to FIGHT BACK. Tell Chevron to stop using its financial power to influence local decision-making and elections—and hijack democracy.

We've just launched #StopChevron, a campaign on AddUp, to support shareholders who have filed a resolution calling on Chevron to stop trying to buy elections. On AddUp, you can join this dedicated group of fellow citizens, get the word out on social media, and galvanize a powerful movement that will beat back excessive corporate influence on political elections.

The people of Richmond proved that a united, informed community can defeat a powerful corporate behemoth. As Jovanka Beckles, one of the city council members elected in 2014, said: "Hundreds of people worked hard for months to mobilize and use our collective strength as a powerful tool that money could not buy!"

I'm inspired by the voters of Richmond. If you are, too, then I urge you to channel that inspiration into action.

The resolution calling on Chevron to put an end to political contributions could get a vote at the next shareholder meeting, which is expected to be announced soon.

Add your voice to the fight to #StopChevron—and get the word out to your friends and family through AddUp.

Thank you for fighting for democracy and against big oil money in politics!

Sincerely,


Michael Brune
Executive Director
The Sierra Club