Who Supports Measure Z ... And Who Doesn't

As election day approaches, it is always interesting to see who supports a candidate, proposition, or ballot measure.  Often, we don't know the candidates or the ballot measures well.  Perhaps the campaigning and conflicting advertising causes confusion.  Thus, it is good to know whether people you know and respect are supporting or opposing a ballot measure or particular candidate.  It's an extra level of assurance that you are making the right choice. 

With that in mind, I invite you to compare who supports Measure Z and who opposes it.  I'll start with the opposition.  The list is short.  On the official No on Z campaign website, five people are listed.  http://noonmeasurez.com/official-ballot-argument/ 

Another very interesting place to find supporters of a particular cause is on the Fresno County Elections website.   The No on Z Campaign Disclosure Statement for October 1 - 18, 2014 lists persons who have contributed to the campaign, and the amounts.  http://www2.co.fresno.ca.us/2850/CampaignDocs/CFD_Web_Images/2014/546/00354620141021F12.pdf 

It is interesting to note that the Disclosure shows $48,076.24 in contributions.  Of that, one donor has loaned the campaign $47,949.44.  I did the math on this and according to my calculator, one donor has financed 99.7% of the No on Z campaign. 

Compare the paltry community support for the No on Z campaign with the community support in favor of Measure Z.  A partial list of endorsements is listed on the Keep Our Zoo, Yes on Measure Z campaign website.  http://keepourzoo.org/our-endorsements/  You can see all of the many people and organizations who have financially contributed to the Yes on Measure Z campaign on the Fresno County Elections website.  http://www2.co.fresno.ca.us/2850/CampaignDocs/listimages.asp?orgid=3501&currentpage=1&txtName=yes+on+measure+z&chkPartial=on&searchtype=1&yearid=All&ballot_id=All&district_id=All&jurisdiction_id=All&electtype_id=All&election_id=All&form_id=All&startdate=&enddate=&firstenter=0&nextbutton=0&backpage=searchresult.asp&checkforyearrange=0&yearrange=

But that's not all.  The Fresno Bee says Measure Z should be a "slam dunk yes for voters.  http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/07/11/4021121/vote-yes-on-measure-z.html  In its October 17, 2014 edition, the Fresno Business Journal urged voters to "invest in Fresno" by voting yes on Measure Z.  http://www.pageturnpro.com/The-Business-Journal/61553-101714tbjnewfilegenxersboomers/index.html#/26

Educators support Measure Z.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFpSBP99it8  The zoo has been a great resource for our K-12 schools as well as for higher education such as Fresno State.  http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2014/10/12/measure-z-campaigns-debate-need-for-zoo-tax/ 

Consider the many people of very diverse interests who support the continuation of Measure Z.  Be part of this great Fresno County community of supporters!  Be a proud supporter of Measure Z.  The zoo will be a treasure for us and for our families for many years to come!  Vote yes on Z!