About the Not in Montana coalition

Not In Montana: Citizens Against CI-97 is a broad-based, nonpartisan coalition formed to oppose CI-97/SOS.

Members include folks who care about public safety, education, economic development, health care, aging services, and Montana's quality of life.

As of Oct. 11, 2006, our coalition members include the following:

NOT IN MONTANA COALITION MEMBERS

Business groups
Montana Contractors Association
Montana Equipment Dealers Association
Montana Hospital Association
Montana Trial Lawyers

Education groups
Montana Associated Students
MEA-MFT (teachers, school support, higher ed faculty, Head Start)
Montana Quality Education Coalition
Montana Retired Educators Association
Montana Small Schools Alliance
Montana School Boards Association
School Administrators of Montana

Emergency responders
Montana State Council of Professional Fire Fighters
Montana State Firemen's Association

Health Care
American Cancer Society
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
KIDS Behavioral Health
Montana Association of Community Disability Services
Montana Dental Association
Montana Nurses Association
Montana Pharmacy Association

Senior Advocacy
AARP Montana
Befrienders
Golden Nuggets of Montana
Governor's Council on Aging
Montana Senior Citizens Association

Women's and Children's Advocacy
Child Care Resources, Inc.
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies
League of Women Voters of Montana
Montana Women Vote

Labor
AFSCME, Montana Council No. 9
Greater Yellowstone Central Labor Council
Laborers' Union (LIUNA), Local 1686
Missoula Central Labor Council
Montana Progressive Labor Caucus
Montana Public Employees Association
Montana Staff Organization
Montana State AFL-CIO
Teamsters Union #190
UNITE HERE! Local 427
Many local labor unions

Community Services
ADAPT Montana
Montana Nonprofit Association
Montana People's Action
Musikanten Montana
Interfaith Ministry of Gallatin Valley
Working For Equality & Economic Liberation (WEEL)
STEP, Inc.

Public Policy
Montana Human Rights Network
The Policy Institute

Conservation
Montana Audubon
Montana Conservation Voters
Montana Game Wardens Association

OTHER GROUPS THAT OPPOSE CI-97
Montana Chamber of Commerce
Montana Economic Development Association
Montana Smart Growth Coalition
Montana Taxpayers Association
Association of Montana Troopers (Highway Patrol)

ORGANIZATIONS WITH RESOLUTIONS AGAINST CI-97
Montana Association of Counties
Montana Associated Students of University of Montana
Montana Board of Public Education
Montana Board of Regents
Montana Democratic Party
Montana League of Cities and Towns

INDIVIDUALS OPPOSED TO CI-97
Governor Brian Schweitzer
Lt. Governor John Bohlinger
Superintendent of Public Instruction Linda McCulloch
Hundreds of Montanans have joined the coalition…and more join every day!

If you are involved with an organization, faith group, service club, or other group that would like to join our coalition and help defeat SOS/TABOR, please visit How You Can Help.

Not in Montana: Citizens Against CI-97 can provide free speakers, a video, and printed materials for your meeting or gathering with friends.

Contact us for more information.