Proposition K, San Francisco, November 2008
ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS RELATED TO PROSTITUTION AND SEX WORKERS
Proposition K was put on the ballot by ESPU in November 2008 and ran by 2 different political campaign organizations.
You probably heard that Prop K didn't win, but we are very proud that with over 25 organizational endorsements, 140,173 people (updated 12/1/08) voted for us and we secured 41% of the votes.
In a crucial way we are winning, because we clearly demonstrate that sex workers are in the forefront of the political process. Our coalition has been very strong!
In 2004 Measure Q in Berkeley secured 36% of the vote, so as you see we are ascending. It is clear that in the long run sex workers rights and participation is rising. Decriminalization is happening!
There was an amazing response from sex workers, sex worker groups and many allies including labor and human rights advocates around the country, contributing, emailing, fundraising, phone calls, and rooting for us! We had wonderful volunteers from all quarters, and we made many new friends who will be supporting us in the long run.
Thank you to all our donors and supporters. This meant so much to all of us! You kept our spirits up and allowed us to mount this campaign!
Full Text of Proposition K
Proposition K campaign websites:
Sex Worker Rights
