#ArenaYes Campaign kicks off at 11am PST

Attn:  SonicArena Supporters

As members of Seattle City Council prepare for a crucial vote Sonics fans everywhere are encouraged to show their support via SonicsRising's #ArenaYes campaign on Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets.

WHAT:  #ArenaYes is an active social media event beginning at 11am on Monday, May 2^nd.

Supporters of the Sodo Arena are urged to participate in this event by posting and rebroadcasting messages containing one or both of the event primary hashtags, #ArenaYes or #VacateOccidental for the following purposes:

1. Support #SonicsChampions @CouncilmanTim, @BruceHarrell, @CMMikeObrien & @CMRobJohnson for their #ArenaYes vote!
2. Invite our 3 remaining undeclared council members @CMKshama, @D5Juarez & @CMLGonzalez to vote #ArenaYes and #VacateOccidental.
3. Provide supportive facts and information by re-broadcasting #PortofSeattleFacts and #SonicsArenaFacts to elected officials and stakeholders throughout the region.

HOW: Participants should send an rebroadcast thoughtful, informative and pragmatic messages through their own social media channels beginning at 11am on May 2, 2016.

1. Take a few moments throughout the day to let Councilmembers Harrell, Burgess, O'Brien and Johnson know that you have been following this process.  Thank them for their patience, dedication and #ArenaYes vote.
2. Send messages to Councilmembers Sawant, Juarez and Gonzalez letting them know that you appreciate their consideration and invite them to vote #ArenaYes.   Urge them to honor the vote of their prior council by making a very routine decision to #VacateOccidental.
3. Generate volume by retweeting and rebroadcasting other #ArenaYes and #VacateOccidental messages from fellow fans and associates.
4. Use e-mail, messages and direct invitations to encourage friends, other supporters and local people of interest to join you online and help the @SonicsArena clear its final hurdle before #ShovelReady status.

For More Information about this effort, join the conversation at www.SonicsRising.com where we will be developing new messages, learning more about this issue and sharing #ArenaYes experiences and advice throughout the day.

We encourage all participants to contribute to a positive dialogue by discouraging negative or impolite messaging.  We do not endorse or promote name-calling, personal insults or unfounded accusations against others.

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