Tim Gibbs

7 Questions with Tim Gibbs

by Kara Yannotta

Tim Gibbs has worked in the public policy sphere for more than 20 years, where he helped pass impactful laws at both the municipal and state levels. In the last five years, Gibbs played a critical role in passing over 100 local ordinances, including successfully advocating against the sale of flavored tobacco products within various urban and rural areas of California.

Steps to qualifying ballot measures

Qualifying Ballot Measures

by Sophie Thurber (She/Her)

Qualifying ballot measures is a significant undertaking. Sometimes the most difficult part of a ballot measure campaign is just making it to the ballot. From gathering signatures to overcoming legal hurdles, qualifying an initiative takes planning, time, and (very often) a sizable investment (both in terms of dollars and human capital).

Ballot measure decisions : Three paper airplanes flying in different directions. Two are black and one is neon yellow.
Four young adults standing in a circle looking at their phones,. Their faces are barely visible.
Why Ballot Language Matters
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Qualifying a Ballot Measure

by The Campaign Workshop

Sometimes the most difficult part of a ballot measure campaign is qualifying a ballot measure for the the ballot. Advocacy and political organizations alike have long used the ballot measure (or referendum, question, initiative, etc., depending on where you’re from) as a tool to advance their mission. It’s a way to get the public involved with your issue, and to show widespread support if successful.