Call to ACTION:
Nine reparations-related bills passed the legislature recently, including AB 62, which the Multi-Faith ACTION Coalition supports! Now we need to ask the Governor to sign them.
Thank you for advocating for restorative justice for the families of those unfairly dispossessed of property taken by racially motivated and illegal eminent domain.
Summary:
This bill establishes procedures by which a person who lost property because of racially motivated eminent domain, as defined, may apply to the Civil Rights Division (CRD) for the return of the property, if still in possession of the entity that did the taking, other public property of equal value, or financial compensation..
Why we support AB 62:
AB 62 seeks to review, investigate, and make determinations regarding claims for compensation from individuals who assert ownership of property taken due to racially motivated eminent domain. We support this bill as it recognizes the impact of unjust property takings on communities, and it aims to provide compensation to those affected by racial discrimination.
Information about this bill from CalMatters Digital Democracy
Summary | Bill Text | Status | Votes | Analysis | Supporters & Opponents
On the linked page above, click on an item in the tabbed section below the Current Status timeline. NOTE: If the status is “Enacted” the Governor has already signed the bill.
How to ask the Governor to sign this bill
This applies to all bills that have passed both houses of the state legislature.
1. Go to https://www.gov.ca.gov/
2. Click on “Contact” at the right end of the top menu bar to get to the “Contact the Governor” page (https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/)
3. On the Best method page, under What is your request or comment about?, select the Topic “An Active Bill.”
4. Under “What specific bill?”, scroll down to select “AB 62: Civil Rights Department: racially motivated eminent domain.”
If you don’t see the bill you’re looking for, it’s probably for one of these reasons: (1) the bill hasn’t passed the Legislature yet, (2) the Governor has already signed or vetoed the bill, (3) the deadline for the Governor to act on the bill has passed, or (4) you got the bill number wrong.)
5. Under What is the purpose of your message?, click “Leave a comment.”
6. Click the “Next” button.
7. Under If applicable, what is your stance on this topic?, select “Pro”.
8. Under What is your message for the Governor?, do this:
- Copy Please sign AB 62! and paste it into the “Message subject” box, replace the default subject “An Active Bill”. Your message title will be “Please sign AB 62!”.
9. In the Message box, paste this argument in support of the bill:
- Copy and paste the text below into the Message box. Feel free to edit or add your own words.
- Please sign AB 62! I support this bill because it recognizes the impact of unjust property takings on communities, and it aims to provide compensation to those affected by racial discrimination.
10. Click the “Next” button.
11. Fill in your name, email address, and (optionally) phone number.
12. Click the “Submit” button.
That’s all there is to it!
Alternative Methods
Here are other ways to contact the Governor. These may take longer.
Mail
Governor Gavin Newsom
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone
(916) 445-2841
