Aug 15, 2012
I103 commented on The Stranger Is Wrong to Mock I-103.
Will, you are correct that ultimately, it's granting Constitutional commerce clause protections to corporations is what allows the coal train to come through Seattle despite community wishes.
I103 would authorize the city council to protect our community with Rights for Nature; and corporations that attempt to challenge these regulations would not have personhood rights or constitutional protections, such as the commerce clause. If the city does not step up to protect our community, i103 allows for any citizen to have standing to do so. I103 also includes a formal call to state and federal officials to change laws that currently allow corporations to overturn the health, safety and wellbeing of communities nationwide.
See http://envisionseattle.org/2012/07/sign-…
Also, see Section 5d of i103 for the exact text below:
(d) Corporate Constitutional Powers. Corporations in violation of the rights and prohibitions established by this ordinance, or seeking to engage in activities prohibited by this ordinance, shall not have the rights of “persons” afforded by the United States or State Constitution, nor shall those Corporations be afforded rights under the First or Fifth Amendments to the United States Constitution or corresponding sections of the State Constitution.
(e) Corporate Preemption Powers.
(1) Corporations in violation of the rights or prohibitions established by this ordinance, or seeking to engage in activities prohibited by this ordinance, shall not possess the authority or power to enforce State or federal preemptive law against the people of this municipality, or to challenge or overturn municipal ordinances adopted by this municipality, when that enforcement or challenge interferes with the rights asserted by this ordinance, or interferes with the authority of the municipality to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents.
(2) No permit, license, privilege or charter issued by any State or federal agency, Commission or local government to any person or any Corporation operating under a State charter, or any director, officer, owner, manager or agent of a Corporation operating under a State charter, which would violate the prohibitions of this ordinance or deprive any municipal residents of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by this ordinance, the State Constitution, the United States Constitution, or other laws, shall be deemed valid within this municipality.
http://envisionseattle.org/files/Measure…
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I103 would authorize the city council to protect our community with Rights for Nature; and corporations that attempt to challenge these regulations would not have personhood rights or constitutional protections, such as the commerce clause. If the city does not step up to protect our community, i103 allows for any citizen to have standing to do so. I103 also includes a formal call to state and federal officials to change laws that currently allow corporations to overturn the health, safety and wellbeing of communities nationwide.
See http://envisionseattle.org/2012/07/sign-…
Also, see Section 5d of i103 for the exact text below:
(d) Corporate Constitutional Powers. Corporations in violation of the rights and prohibitions established by this ordinance, or seeking to engage in activities prohibited by this ordinance, shall not have the rights of “persons” afforded by the United States or State Constitution, nor shall those Corporations be afforded rights under the First or Fifth Amendments to the United States Constitution or corresponding sections of the State Constitution.
(e) Corporate Preemption Powers.
(1) Corporations in violation of the rights or prohibitions established by this ordinance, or seeking to engage in activities prohibited by this ordinance, shall not possess the authority or power to enforce State or federal preemptive law against the people of this municipality, or to challenge or overturn municipal ordinances adopted by this municipality, when that enforcement or challenge interferes with the rights asserted by this ordinance, or interferes with the authority of the municipality to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents.
(2) No permit, license, privilege or charter issued by any State or federal agency, Commission or local government to any person or any Corporation operating under a State charter, or any director, officer, owner, manager or agent of a Corporation operating under a State charter, which would violate the prohibitions of this ordinance or deprive any municipal residents of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by this ordinance, the State Constitution, the United States Constitution, or other laws, shall be deemed valid within this municipality.
http://envisionseattle.org/files/Measure…
Aug 15, 2012
I103 commented on The Stranger Is Wrong to Mock I-103.
i103 is a Community Bill of Rights for Seattle ... as the city attorney's ballot title describes, it's single-subject "concerns local rights and restrictions on corporations to achieve those rights"
In Washington State cases, courts have upheld initiatives as written 91% of the time (see Aggressive Enforcement of the Single Subject Rule):
http://envisionseattle.org/2012/03/does-…
In Washington State cases, courts have upheld initiatives as written 91% of the time (see Aggressive Enforcement of the Single Subject Rule):
http://envisionseattle.org/2012/03/does-…
Aug 1, 2012
I103 commented on Runaway Train.
This piece expands on Seattle's ability to regulate interstate commerce. Goldy's right that existing law doesn't allow this...
i103 strips corporate constitutional privileges (like the commerce clause) and its authority for doing this is the voters of Seattle telling the municipal corporation of Seattle to do so:
http://envisionseattle.org/2012/07/sign-…
i103 strips corporate constitutional privileges (like the commerce clause) and its authority for doing this is the voters of Seattle telling the municipal corporation of Seattle to do so:
http://envisionseattle.org/2012/07/sign-…
Jun 25, 2012
I103 commented on Say NO to the Charter Schools Initiative.
I was surprised how many people seemed to be signing it at Pride ...
I was gathering signatures for I103, Seattle's Community Bill of Rights ... which I hope people will print out and sign http://www.i103.org
I was gathering signatures for I103, Seattle's Community Bill of Rights ... which I hope people will print out and sign http://www.i103.org
Jun 25, 2012
I103 commented on Supreme Court Upholds Right of 14-Year-Old Undocumented Immigrants to Influence Elections With Unlimited Political Spending.
Tell this Supreme Court where to stuff it ... help place Initiative 103 on the ballot and reverse Citizens United in the City of Seattle.
I103 includes Rights to Fair Elections, making campaign contributions by corporations illegal within the city limit - including paid signature gathering with corporate money.
The next president will appoint 3 Supreme Court justices.
http://www.i103.org
http://facebook.com/initiative103
I103 includes Rights to Fair Elections, making campaign contributions by corporations illegal within the city limit - including paid signature gathering with corporate money.
The next president will appoint 3 Supreme Court justices.
http://www.i103.org
http://facebook.com/initiative103
Jun 24, 2012
I103 updated the link to his or her website.
Jun 24, 2012
I103 joined My Stranger Face
Jun 24, 2012
I103 joined My Stranger Face
Jun 24, 2012
I103 commented on SPD Pepper-Sprays Protesters and Pride Revelers (UPDATED with Info from the Cops).
Signed I103 yet? http://i103.org
I103 would provide real Citizen oversight of the Seattle PD:
Whereas, the United States Department of Justice finds that the Seattle Police Department engages in a pattern or practice of excessive force, in violation of the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 and patterns of racially biased policing which include excessive use of force;
Section 4 .. (d) Rights to a Citizen Managed and Accountable Police Force. All residents of the City of Seattle have a right to a police force held fully accountable by its citizens. The Seattle Police Department’s Office of Professional Accountability will now report to the Mayor.
I103 would provide real Citizen oversight of the Seattle PD:
Whereas, the United States Department of Justice finds that the Seattle Police Department engages in a pattern or practice of excessive force, in violation of the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 and patterns of racially biased policing which include excessive use of force;
Section 4 .. (d) Rights to a Citizen Managed and Accountable Police Force. All residents of the City of Seattle have a right to a police force held fully accountable by its citizens. The Seattle Police Department’s Office of Professional Accountability will now report to the Mayor.
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"Governmental projects such as those that relate to public transit, health and safety are exempt from this clause e.g. fire and police stations, public schools, housing, shelters and health facilities. Any proposed change primarily geared towards these goals is exempt, even if some portion of the project is built by private funding.
It’s our belief that majority (50.01%) approval should be a baseline for changing zoning with neighborhoods and that all commercial projects have at least this level of support."
Is that really so radical?