2026 has been a big year for the GRI Pro-Democracy Group. We have sponsored legislation; supported a bill that passed through both houses of the legislature; created a Platform for the Common Good, educated candidates running for local office; taken actions to stem the rising tide of authoritarianism smashing down on our democracy; and provided online interviews with the Fort Bragg City Council candidates 

We helped the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors pass an Urgency Ordinance establishing a moratorium on data centers proposed in Mendocino County. This moratorium will give the Planning Department and Board of Supervisors time to create coherent guidelines to maximize the benefits for the people, resources, and environment of Mendocino County in the development and operation of data centers in the County. See more information about this below.

We are also setting up online voter education nights with each of the Fort Bragg City Council candidates. They are moderated by experienced journalists and available online. These gave local voters the opportunity to question the candidates directly. 

We are also sending a letter to Governor Newsom demanding the Governor direct the CHP to arrest ICE agents that intimidate voters; and direct sheriffs to arrest ICE agents and USPS officials intimidating voters or interfering with the delivery and return of mail-in ballots.

Check out all of these projects below. We also encourage you to join the Pro-Democracy Group and participate in our online meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 PM. For more information contact Laura Bianchi Limbird at limbird95482@gmail.com or Jim Tarbell at rtp@mcn.org.