This morning, we kicked off the Campaign for Mental Health.org on the West Steps of the State Capitol. Thanks to many of you, we collected 643,000 signatures for the initiative. That's 270,000 more than the number we will need to qualify this initiative for the ballot.
We had strong media attendance with lots of cameras. Check the website and this blog for pictures and news articles from the event.
There were dozens of initiative supporters at the event. Mildred Littlejohn gave a particularly moving testimonial about the help she received from AB 34. She talked about her many years of homelessness and how AB 34 "offered food, housing and mental health services" that helped her turn her life around.
This is why we are working so hard to pass this initiative. This measure will provide mental health services to people who need it most. It will give children, adults and families care and support and hope for the future.
Now it's time to begin the campaign, to tell the story of the state's broken promise, and the story of how programs like AB 34 really work. I invite you to help me in any way you can. Let's work as a team and get the word out.
This is a picture of Mildred speaking proudly at the podium. You can click on the picture for a larger image.
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