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From Minneapolis People’s Organizers: Business for Democracy Pledge

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  1. We are proud of Minnesota’s nation-leading civic engagement: We will provide information to all our employees about their rights as voters, how to register and other ways they can participate in the democratic process.
  2. A strong and vibrant state requires free and democratic elections: We will publicly oppose any efforts that would prevent or create obstacles to people voting and will galvanize opposition within the business community. 
  3. A thriving economy requires a healthy democracy: Threats to free and democratic elections destabilize our communities and our economy. In addition to the above, if there are attempts to prevent the counting of votes or the seating of duly elected candidates after the election, we will publicly oppose those efforts including closing our business in defense of the will of the people.

We believe that the people should choose our leaders. If this ceases to be true, the ensuing chaos will ripple across the country, from our local communities to our national economy. Businesses can and should be part of ensuring the will of the people prevails. As business leaders, we will oppose any measures that create obstacles—including the national anti-voter efforts (e.g. SAVE Act), intimidation by armed law enforcement, federal takeover of elections, or any legislative, executive, or administrative actions that keep people from voting or keep trusted election officials from counting all eligible ballots.

We insist the will of the people prevail and will oppose attempts to overturn results or refuse to seat democratically elected candidates, including closing our businesses in defense of free and democratic elections. We will use our influence through trade associations and business councils to stand with the people of our state for democratic principles.