Select Signature gathering campaigns:
2018 initiative to create a Clean Energy Fund to invest hundreds of millions in clean energy and climate mitigation
paid for by a fee on large corporate polluters
190,000 volunteer signatures
2018 initiative to raise the age to purchase an assault weapon to 21, create enhanced background checks, and establish a waiting period before purchase
65,000 volunteer signatures in 3.5 weeks
2016 initiative to raise the state minimum wage to $13.50 and provide paid sick leave
197,000 volunteer signatures
2014 amendment to dedicate a portion of the state’s existing oil and gas extraction taxes to protect clean water in rivers and lakes, create parks, help control flooding, and protect fish and wildlife habitat
assisted with launching signature drive
2014 amendment to dedicate to the Land Acquisition Trust Fund a portion of the revenues from the existing excise tax for acquisition, restoration, and improvement of conservation lands
assisted with launching signature drive
2014 initiative to legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana for adults
partial-volunteer
45,000 volunteer signatures
2010 measure to renew Oregon’s existing dedication of lottery funds for parks and natural resources
partial-volunteer
60,000 volunteer signatures
2008 initiative to allow terminally ill adults access to life-ending medications to end suffering
partial-volunteer
over 170,000 volunteer signatures
2006 initiative to bring more renewable energy and energy efficiency to Washington State
partial-volunteer
over 175,000 volunteer signatures
2005 initiative to ban smoking in public places
partial-volunteer
over 155,000 volunteer signatures
2004 bond measure for clean water and clean air
partial-volunteer
30,000 volunteer signatures
2004 ban on bear baiting, hounding, trapping, all-volunteer, doubled requisite number of signatures breaking statewide record
all-volunteer
over 100,000 signatures
2002 ban on crates used to keep pigs in one position for four years
partial-volunteer
500,000 volunteer signatures
2000 ban on recreational trapping
all-volunteer
265,000 signatures
1996 ban on bear baiting and hound hunting of bears, cougars, and bobcats
all-volunteer
235,000 signatures
1994 ban on bear baiting and hound hunting of bears and cougars
all-volunteer
90,000 signatures
1992 ban on spring, bait, and hound hunting of bears
all-volunteer
75,000 signatures
Katherine has also trained staff and volunteers at onsite workshops in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Oklahoma.