Weekly Call To Action - April 17, 2022

Quote of the Week:

“The Constitution is worth saving, the rule of law is worth saving, democracy is worth saving, but these things can and will be lost if everyone waits around for someone else.”     – Timothy D. Snyder​

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Take Two Actions Now:

Stop the Money Pipeline

​Customers for Climate Justice - Stop the Money Pipeline

Since the 2015 adoption of the Paris Agreement, the world’s 60 largest banks have invested $4.6 trillion in fossil fuels--contrary to their long-term climate pledges. This spring, shareholders in six of the largest U.S. banks will vote on resolutions calling for policies that honor banks’ long-term climate commitments.

Action 1: Sign the open letter  to big bank CEOs.

Bonus: Add your name to ask bank shareholders to insist on an end to fossil fuel expansion in time for April shareholder meetings.
For each of the above petitions, click “Edit subscription preferences” under the “Sign my name!” button to opt out of emails.​

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Thank Thurston County 
Board of County Commissioners for 
Better, Cheaper Solid Waste Service

​Background: Board Approves 10-Year Solid Waste Services Contract
County focuses on garbage and recycling needs now and in the future

A new company will provide improved solid waste services in Thurston County for 10 years starting in 2023, saving the county over $1 million annually. Regional Disposal Company, which does business as Republic Services, will start providing operations, maintenance, transport and disposal services on May 1, 2023, according to the new contract. 

Action 2: Thank Thurston County Board of County Commissioners for Better, Cheaper Solid Waste Service. Contact Thurston County Commissioners

Option A: . Use this link and copy the script below to comment to the Commissioners. Feel free to adapt the language to your own words. 

Script: As a resident of Thurston County, I want to express my thanks to the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners and the  Solid Waste Advisory Committee for their work on the County’s next ten-year solid waste contract. The contract’s increased service levels for Thurston County residents, in combination with reduced operational costs and improved alignment with the County's sustainability goals and environmental values, is an all-around win. 

With appreciation,

[YOUR NAME, City]

Option B: Take this action with one click in Take Action Network (TAN) Thank Thurston County for Better, Cheaper Solid Waste Service

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Our Endorsed Candidates:

Pick Up Your Sign for Tye Menser
Saturdays at 10 AM!

Pick up a yard sign to support Tye Menser any Saturday at 10 AM at 1014 E. 4th Avenue in Downtown Olympia!​

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Request Your Yard Sign for Mary Hall!

Would you like to host a yard sign to support Mary Hall's campaign? We would love to get one to you! Please visit electmaryhall.com/contact to request a sign for your yard or business today!

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Have You Scheduled These Events?

Action Cafe 
Monday (April 18) at Noon

Please come to tomorrow's Action Cafe! This weekly Zoom lunch hour gathering is a place to meet, eat, build fellowship and take actions together.

Action: Register HERE for the April 18 Action Cafe. We will send you a Zoom link and tomorrow morning, we'll send you our "menu" with live links for the actions we'll take together. ​

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Sponsor Our Hunger Walk Team
and/or 
Come Walk with the Team

Olympia Indivisible is proud to support the 2022 Thurston County Hunger Walk, an annual fundraiser to help The Community Kitchen & The Thurston County Food Bank get food to those in need. 
This year’s walk will take place at the athletic track at St. Martin’s University, Sunday May 1st beginning at 3:00 pm. Olympia Indivisible will have a walking "team" at the event and we're taking pledges right now!

Action A: Please visit our OI Hunger Walk Team Donation Site to make a donation on behalf of OI. We’ve already raised $1,325 on our way to our $4000 goal.
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Action B: Consider being part of the walk part of OI's Thurston Hunger Walk Team. You can walk as much or as little as feels right. Sign up here to walk. We would love to see you in person. ​

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You might also like to attend: 

Civics Education Fair
April 23 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM 
at the State Capitol

The League of Women Voters presents their Civics Education Fair. This will be a great opportunity for kids and adults to explore the Capitol and surrounding grounds.

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Photography Exhibit: “We Are Puget Sound”
Part 1, April and May, Lacey Timberland Library
Part 2, June and July, Olympia Timberland Library

Beginning this month, Lacey and Olympia Timberland libraries will host the photography exhibit, “We Are Puget Sound” in support of the campaign to protect and restore Puget Sound. 

Learn more about the “We Are Puget Sound” project. Then go check out the exhibit. Inspired? Want to do more? Check out the We are Puget Sound website to help this organization protect our Puget Sound waters and wildlife. ​