Elected Official Members
The Open to All® coalition includes a growing movement of elected officials from around the United States who are taking a stand against discrimination in their cities and states.
Open to All Elected Official Members
PLEDGE TO
Take a stand for nondiscrimination in their city or state and work to create a welcoming and safe environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, immigration status, religion or disability.
Oppose discrimination against individuals or denial of goods or services based on any of these characteristics, and to work to ensure businesses provide all goods and services to everyone on the same terms.*
SHOW SUPPORT
Engage businesses in your communities and invite them to sign the Open to All pledge. Open to All can provide you with resources, information and window clings for supportive businesses in your city or state. For more information, visit Business.OpenToAll.com
*Nothing in this pledge prevents a business from following applicable employment laws with regards to work authorization.
Take Action: Engage Elected Officials
Thank you for your support of Open to All and for your engagement in this national public education campaign. Your relationships in your community are invaluable.
In this toolkit, you’ll find resources and ideas for reaching out to local businesses and spreading the word to your constituents and the media about your region’s commitment to the values of Open to All.
1
Sign
Sign the Open to All pledge to let your constituents and community know that you support Open to All.
Complete pledge form below.
2
Collaborate
Collaborate with your local Department of Workforce Development (or similar department), business improvement district (if applicable) and Chamber of Commerce to contact small businesses in your district. Consider mailing out a postcard urging businesses to sign the business pledge.
3
Encourage
Encourage businesses on social media to sign the pledge using the hashtag #OpentoAll.
4
Work
Work in coalition with leading community organizations that represent people of color, people of minority faiths, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ people—including regional chapters of Open to All coalition members. For the full list of coalition members, visit www.opentoall.com/public-education-coalition-members.
Click here for sample outreach email to community members.
Contact
Contact Open to All if you are interested in issuing a a formal proclamation declaring your region is Open to All and a press release in collaboration with community organizations and small businesses. We can help support your local community efforts and ensure our outreach efforts are coordinated.
Click here for sample proclamation language.
Click here for sample press release.
(Please contact calla@opentoall.com before issuing a press release to coordinate outreach.)
Digital Toolkit for Elected Officials
Spread the word to your constituents and the media about your region’s commitment to the values of Open to All by encouraging businesses on social media to sign the pledge using the hashtag #OpentoAll — and don’t forget to tag @OpenToAllOfUs!
Show your support with Open to All social graphics
Save these images and add them to your own page — website/bio/social media — anywhere you’d like constituents to know you support Open to All.
Click to enlarge and save full-size version.
Sample social media posts
Starter text for your posts. Copy and paste into a post on Facebook, Instagram or any other platform.
I’m proud to announce that [CITY] has joined the #OpenToAll coalition, a nationwide campaign to build understanding about the importance of protecting all people from discrimination. Together we can create a welcoming environment for ALL [CITY RESIDENTS]!
Today, [CITY] joins other cities across the country to officially declare it is #OpentoAll! We call on elected officials across the city to sign the pledge at opentoall.com/elected-official-members/#municipal-elected-officials-pledge
I believe that when businesses open their doors to the public, they should be open to everyone! That’s why I signed the #OpenToAll pledge and urge my colleagues in government to do the same: opentoall.com/elected-official-members/#municipal-elected-officials-pledge
Protecting people from discrimination is part of our country’s and city’s promise of equal treatment under the law for everyone. Today, I’m proud to join [XXX] elected officials that pledge to be #OpentoAll: www.opentoall.com
It is our responsibility to stand up for equality, fairness, and civil rights. As an #OpenToAll elected official, I call on all cities, elected officials, and businesses to sign the pledge at opentoall.com/elected-official-members/#municipal-elected-officials-pledge
JOIN OPEN TO ALL
Take the Elected Officials Pledge
Sign the pledge to let your constituents and community know that you support Open to All