MASA began this initiative to help school districts deal with organized referendum opposition. This page contains background information on anti-referendum campaigns and how school districts can prepare and respond.

Rapid Referendum Response Booklet

Download this booklet (pdf file) to learn about five rules to help your school district deal with organized referendum opposition while keeping your eyes on the prize: a high-quality educational environment for all students.

Anti-Referendum Web Site Links:

• Several interesting links to information and article about Paul Dorr http://www.george-iowa.com/information_on_paul_dorr.htm

• Citizens for Reasonable and Fair Taxes (CRAFT) http://user.mc.net/~igloo/craft.htm

• A blog from Croydon Citizens for Reasonable and Fair Taxes http://croydoncraft.blogspot.com
• A blog from Citizens for Reasonable Spending http://www.crs834.blogspot.com

Various Samples and Background Pieces:

• In Paul Dorr's Own Words

  • New schools not good for small towns

  • An unnecessary school bond referendum

• Organized Opposition's Information Requests of Districts

  • Lake Crystal-Wellcome-Memorial (LCWM) Request 2004
  • Strategy Outline from Organized Opposition Consultant

• Background on Organized Opposition Consultants

  • Board & Administrator, May 2005 Vol. 19, No.1

  • Comments from Superintendents who have had Paul Dorr oppose their referendum campaigns

• Vote No Samples

  • LCWM Vote No "Bench Em" Flyer
  • LCWM Vote No Persuasive Pieces
  • LCWM Vote No What You Really Need to Know Flyer

If you have information that you would like to share with MASA members, please contact the MASA Office.