Vote Yes for RPS

11/06/2024

We’ll said,NAACP Rochester Branch MN❤️

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗲, 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗔𝗔𝗖𝗣

1.✊🏿 We will continue to fight to create a better society for all—one where Black, underrepresented, and marginalized communities, and our children, can be safe and thrive.

2. For democracy to function, we must respect the current will of the majority, which shifts over time, through the peaceful transfer of power. This is the essence of democracy.

3.Despite being a convicted felon, a convicted ra**st, and displaying clear racism, hateful rhetoric, and misogyny, Donald Trump was still overwhelmingly voted in by people—many of whom are neighbors, coworkers, and people we know—who align with, or at least accept these aspects of his person and leadership. This moment demands deep reflection.

I am reminded of William Cowper’s words from 1788:

𝐼 𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝐼 𝑎𝑚 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑢𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑙𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑠,
𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑓𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑏𝑢𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑘𝑛𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑠;
𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝐼 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠, 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑎𝑛𝑠
𝐼𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑒𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑤 𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠.

𝐼 𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑙𝑦, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝐼 𝑚𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑏𝑒 𝑚𝑢𝑚,
𝐹𝑜𝑟 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑤𝑒 𝑑𝑜 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑠𝑢𝑔𝑎𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟𝑢𝑚?

We have work to do....

11/06/2024

11/05/2024

Today’s the day!!!!! Get out there and Vote Yes!!!

11/05/2024

Here we go!!!
Today is Election Day - your last chance to cast your vote!

Polls are open 7 AM to 8 PM.
Check here to find your polling place.

Thank you to all who are participating in democracy this year! You make great things happen!

Thank you for voting YES TO STUDENT SUCCESS!

Seeking Stability for RPS
Rochester Public Schools
ISAIAH

11/05/2024

So many local organizations have endorsed the RPS Referendum to say YES TO STUDENT SUCCESS!

Thank you all for your commitment to strong schools!
Thank you all for voting YES today!!
You make our community a fabulous place to live!!!


Seeking Stability for RPS
Rochester Public Schools
NAACP Rochester Branch MN
Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
Post Bulletin
Quarry Hill Nature Center
Southeast Minnesota Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI)
Rochester Education Association

11/04/2024

Amelia spoke at our Big Rally and we were blown away by her integrity and dedication. She represents what is good in our students. Don't let her down - vote yes!

11/04/2024

Thank you for your support, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce!!!

As Rochester continues to grow, so do the demands on our schools. A YES vote to the Rochester Public Schools 2024 Ignite Student Learning Referendum will ensure our schools are prepared to meet the needs of our expanding community—helping to keep class sizes manageable and maintain area schools. Let’s equip our schools for success and support the future of Rochester. Vote YES on November 5!

To support these efforts, the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce encourages you to vote YES to School District Question 1. Learn more about the referendum at https://referendum.rochesterschools.org/

11/04/2024

Together, we have reached thousands of voters and had hundreds of conversations. These pictures show you just what a great time we’ve had. Olivia has one more mission for us. See below:

We've had an amazing weekend getting out the vote for the RPS referendum, talking with hundreds of people about why it matters to Vote Yes by Tuesday. If you want to join us to doorknock or phonebank, you can still make a difference tomorrow or Tuesday by signing up here.https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4AAFAA2FA2FE3-50250776-referendum #/

Here's the special mission, should you choose to accept: We are adding a lit drop opportunity to help us get the word out to a bunch more voters before they go to the polls on Tuesday.

Here's how it works: Come pick up Vote Yes handouts and a list of targeted households at the office tomorrow between 3-7:30pm. You can then deliver flyers to those voters' homes Monday evening or Tuesday morning. No doorknocking for this, just leave the flyers at doors of potential supporters to encourage them to vote Yes.

SIGN UP HERE if you would like to participate in the lit drop, so we know how many lists to prepare.https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4AAFAA2FA2FE3-50250776-referendum #/

To victory,
Olivia

11/03/2024

Thank you Southeast Minnesota Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO for endorsing the RPS Referendum!

Thank you for saying YES to STUDENT SUCESS!

Thank you for investing in a strong workforce by supporting a strong education.

Seeking Stability for RPS
Rochester Public Schools