We are asking the Council to refer a resolution to the voters for the November ballot. The key paragraph is:

“A ‘yes’ vote on the advisory question would encourage the 2017 Legislature to utilize the results of the study authorized in 2013 and 2015 to design a system that provides timely access to comprehensive health care for all Oregon residents, ensures choice of provider, and has effective cost controls, equitable access, and a focus on preventative care.”

We need your presence for two reasons. First, the visible presence of our red shirts in the audience shows the Council that our resolution has substantial support. Second, being there in numbers will encourage the Council to move our resolution earlier in the agenda. Although the resolution appears at the end of the printed Council agenda, we are confident that the Mayor will ask Council to move it forward in the agenda so we will not risk again running out of time.

Thanks for all your good work on this important project.

Cheers.