Referendum Response
by Jamie Hultgren
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 (LWCM) Request 2004
Strategy Outline from Organized Opposition Consultant
Background on Organized Opposition Consultants:
Board
& Administrator, May 2005 Vol. 19, No.1
Strategy Outline from Organized Opposition Consultant
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. Send an email to Mary Law.
