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- ↑ "Endorsements for Yes on Prop 3". 2018-11-08. Archived from the original on 2018-11-08. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
- ↑ "2018 Endorsements | Sierra Club". www.sierraclub.org. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
- ↑ "Statement of Vote" (PDF). Nov 6, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2023-09-29.