some context, for the unfamiliar and non-Americans

what Cop City is:

[…]the center is planned to be used as a training center for police and fire services and is expected to open at the end of 2023. Facilities at the site will include classrooms, a burn building, a mock city, and a shooting range.

basically, it’s a huge tactical facility, reflecting the increasing militarization of police in the US. the center is also due to be located in what is currently a forest, and is in a part of Atlanta which is overwhelmingly Black.

community reaction to Cop City:

overwhelmingly negative, but the project is going forward anyways.

Atlanta residents have repeatedly made clear where they stand on Cop City. In September 2021, when the Atlanta City Council first voted on the proposal, there were over 17 hours of public comment in which the majority of people spoke against the facility. In May 2023, there were another 7 hours of unanimous public comments against Cop City. In June 2023, there was a record-breaking 24 hours of public comments declaring loudly and clearly that Atlantans do not want Cop City.

how the petition works:

Once the referendum language is approved by the City of Atlanta’s Clerk, we can begin collecting petition signatures. We have 60 days to collect 75,000 petition signatures from City of Atlanta registered voters to get the referendum on the November ballot.

Every voice, every signature is crucial to our campaign, and by law must meet certain requirements.

Petitions will only be accepted if you:

  • Were registered to vote in Atlanta in the 2022 election.
  • Are a current resident of the City of Atlanta. Find out if you’re registered to vote in Atlanta here.
  • Sign and return a physical copy.
  • @Wilshire@beehaw.org
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    10 months ago

    The anti-democratic bootlicking fascists will make every attempt to keep this off the ballot because it would be a guaranteed loss.

    • alyaza [they/she]OPM
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      310 months ago

      spreading the petition around and making people aware it exists given how short a timeframe they have to collect signatures is probably the easiest way to help if you don’t personally live in atlanta