On Monday, February 16th, I met Chapter Director Robyn down at the statehouse. My visit began auspiciously with free street parking, where I pulled off a truly geometric feat of hatchback parallel placement. Upon entry into the hallowed halls, hundreds of voices energized the space for a Youth Day happening that day at the Capitol. We love to see it!
We were on a very important mission to deliver your typewritten Words for Water Type-In letters opposing SB277 to Representatives Hamilton, Johnson, Porter, Summers and Smaltz.
The assembly room is flanked by Doorkeepers, who maintain order and access to the chamber. Knowledgekeepers might be a better word for what they do. They were incredibly kind and helpful in helping us to identify and connect with Reps as they streamed in for the session.
Members were generous in pausing to speak with us and to admire your letters. Rep. Gregory Porter was especially interested in the typewriters, fondly recalling a Remington model from his school days. The letters were a fun conversation starter, especially in the context of such an enormous, harmful bill. Check out this cool video of the Type-In from Indy Type Shop!
Thanks for letting us share your words, and with SB 277 heading to a concurrence vote in the State Senate, take action here to keep up the pressure to OPPOSE SB277! Protect clean air, clean water, and lands by calling 855-980-2275 and ask your State Senator to vote no on SB277!
Chessa Rae
Executive Committee Secretary
Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter