Protect Kids California Initiative Gathers Over 400,000 Signatures. Falls Short of Amount Required for Ballot.

The Protect the Kids Act (PKA) has officially concluded.  The dedicated staff at Perk poured their energy into this endeavor, conducting countless presentations and outreach efforts across California. Through our newsletter and social media channels, we successfully engaged over 30,000 Californians.

On May 28, 2024, Roseville, CA – Protect Kids California announced they collected an impressive 400,000 signatures for their proposed ballot measure, but fell short of the 546,651 required to be collected within a 180 day time frame to appear on the ballot.

PERK had joined in the effort with the tens of thousands of volunteers that had gathered signatures from every county in California. The largest collection areas were Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Clara and Alameda Counties. 

A completely grassroots effort, Protect Kids California raised close to $200,000 from over 1,200 donors. This equates to less than 50 cents per signature, a fraction of the amount standard ballot measure committees spend.

In collaboration with the PKCA team, PERK mobilized tens of thousands of volunteers to secure signatures. Together, we gathered 400,000 signatures from every county in California, a remarkable grassroots achievement. Funding for this endeavor totaled $200,000, generously contributed by more than 1,200 donors, this translates to less than 50 cents per signature, a fraction of what traditional ballot measure committees typically expend.

“Our message is simple. Schools shouldn’t keep secrets from parents; we should protect girls’ sports and private spaces at school; and we should protect kids from unproven, life-altering and often sterilizing medical procedures. We vow to continue fighting for these principles.”

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who contributed, whether by signing the petition or actively gathering signatures. Your participation was crucial, and we couldn't have achieved this milestone without the collective effort of all involved.

To learn more about Protect Kids California, visit www.protectkidsca.com.