San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau Endorses Prop. 21

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9/2/10: Growing Number of Business Organizations Joining Coalition Supporting Prop. 21

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New Study Says Increased Access to Parks and Recreational Space Needed to Combat California’s Growing Obesity Epidemic

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(9/1/10) SACRAMENTO, CA – A new study out today calls for increasing access to parks and recreational space to help combat the rapidly growing rate of obesity and diabetes in the state. The study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research found that the majority of California adults are obese or overweight and more than 2 million Californians have been diagnosed with diabetes.

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California Church IMPACT Endorses Prop. 21

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8/31/10: State Parks Vital to Strengthening California Families

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Coalition of Business Organizations and Businesses Voices Support for Prop. 21

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(8/26/10) SACRAMENTO, CA – The campaign supporting Prop. 21, the Nov. 2 ballot measure that will provide a stable and adequate funding source for state parks and beaches, has announced strong support for the measure from a strong coalition of business organizations and leaders throughout the state – collectively representing more than 10,000 businesses. In deciding to support Prop. 21, these groups are citing the importance of state parks to California’s economic health.

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California Latino Leaders Rally Behind Prop. 21

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8/24/10: Groups Say Prop. 21 Will Make State Parks More Affordable and Accessible

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Central Valley Tourism Association Endorses Prop. 21 – State Parks Critical Economic Engine for California

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8/20/10: STOCKTON, CA – The Central Valley Tourism Association (CVTA) – comprised of chambers of commerce, convention and visitors bureaus, hospitality professionals, destination marketing organizations and travel and tourism related businesses throughout the 16 counties of California’s Central Valley –  has announced its endorsement of Prop. 21, citing the importance of state parks to business in the region. Prop. 21, which will appear on the Nov. 2 statewide ballot, provides a stable and adequate funding source to keep state parks and beaches open, and ensure they are properly maintained.

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Public Health Institute Endorses California State Parks Initiative, Proposition 21

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8/17/10: OAKLAND, CA -- Passage of Proposition 21 – a statewide initiative on the Nov. 2 ballot – would assure that California’s 278 state parks and beaches remain open, well maintained and a diverse resource for all Californians to be physically active, the Public Health Institute (PHI) said today in announcing its endorsement of the measure.

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CalTIA President/CEO John Severini Testifies Before State Legislators on Parks Initiative

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8/11/10: Proposition 21 Support Voiced at August 10 Hearing

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NTA Endorses Prop. 21, Says Vital to Protecting Businesses in California

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8/11/10: LEXINGTON, Ky. – NTA endorses Proposition 21, the Nov. 2 statewide ballot measure that will provide a stable and adequate funding source for California’s state parks and beaches. NTA is the leading association for travel professionals and represents a wide-range of tour related businesses including members in over 40 countries and more than 570 members in California alone.

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California Alliance for Retired Americans Endorses Prop. 21

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8/3/10: Prop. 21 Vital to Preserving State Parks Legacy; Urge Other Senior Groups to Support Measure

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