Support the Local Option Bill!

Support the Local Option Bill!

This summer, we are asking Massachusetts lawmakers to cosponsor “An Act authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies.” [H.2640 / S.722]

SHARE WHY YOU CARE!

Sharing your personal connection to this issue is the most effective way to advocate for this bill. If you are a public servant or a retiree with a local pension, highlight your investment in the issue. Mention any relationship you have with your legislator.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR MESSAGE:

  • Divesting from fossil fuel protects our public servants. 
  • Our public servants -  teachers, firefighters, social service workers - count on their pension nest egg when they ...

This summer, we are asking Massachusetts lawmakers to cosponsor “An Act authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies.” [H.2640 / S.722]

SHARE WHY YOU CARE!

Sharing your personal connection to this issue is the most effective way to advocate for this bill. If you are a public servant or a retiree with a local pension, highlight your investment in the issue. Mention any relationship you have with your legislator.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR MESSAGE:

  • Divesting from fossil fuel protects our public servants. 
  • Our public servants -  teachers, firefighters, social service workers - count on their pension nest egg when they retire.  
  • Pension managers need a free hand to make the best choices now
  • Pension managers shouldn’t be required to ride fossil fuel investments to the bottom. 
  • Pension investments fund fossil fuel companies responsible for climate change. 
  • Divestment frees up money that can be used for investment in renewable energy.
  • When pension funds come up short, taxpayers foot the bill.

 

 

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STEP #1: Call your Senator

Use the script outline below to help draft what you want to say.  Incorporate one or more of the arguments listed on the left to customize your message.

Find out if your senator has co-sponsored the bill. If your senator is listed as a "petitioner" thank them for sponsoring the bill.

After the call, fill out the form so we know how it went! Click "I did it!" to submit your call notes.

 

Hello my name is {{ your full name }}.

I am a constituent from {{ your city or town }}.

I’m calling to ask {{ the senator's name }} to co-sponsor and vote for S.722 “An Act authorizing independent retirement boards to divest from fossil fuel companies.”

This bill is important to me because {{ select one or two reasons from those listed on the left }}.

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