"All trail-access decisions are political decisions"

The Trail Political Action Committee (TPAC) was founded as the first national non-partisan political action committee dedicated solely to championing responsible off-highway vehicle recreation on designated roads, trails, and areas on public lands through the electoral and legislative processes.
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The TPAC tactical goal is to target key races using state-of-the art real-time analysis where there is a tough election and the pro-access candidate needs some extra support to help to defeat their opponent.
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TPAC is needed to counter the anti-access special interests in Washington DC who have long ago figured that contributing to closure-oriented politicians is how they will accomplish their goal of restricting OHV access on federal lands.
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TPAC is ready to stand in that political breach to stop the flow of anti-access politicians into the Capital. TPAC will work hard to reverse that trend so that pro-access legislators will exist as the majority in Congress and the White House.
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Showing posts with label u.s. senate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label u.s. senate. Show all posts

Monday, July 1, 2013

THANK YOU! - OHV Growing Factor in D.C. Political Landscape


Dear Trail Voter,
              
The Trail PAC wants to thank the donors who participated in our 1-day "Be a Trail Hero" fundraiser to help restock our political war chest for the 2014 midterm elections.
 
TPAC is excited about the opportunity for summer motorized trail enthusiasts to support pro-trail candidates regardless of party affiliation in the upcoming election.   With your continued financial support, TPAC will also work hard to send additional pro-trail candidates to the House and Senate. Those new Members of Congress will help support the ongoing work of pro-trail politicians already there.
 
* Some of those members have an OHV racing background and/or currently ride OHVs or dual-sport motorcycles as their preferred forms of recreation.
 
That aforementioned work includes holding oversight hearings on excessive cost-recovery fees for OHV permitted events, streamlining of the NEPA process for OHV-related projects, tort reform, and new 21st Century legislation that gives long-term statutory protection for motorized recreation on public lands.
 
With your support in the 2014 midterms, TPAC will continue to be the counterweight for our targeted pro-trail candidates against the anti-access political machine of the League of Conservation Voters, Earth Justice, Earth First!, and the Sierra Club.
 
Thanks again to the following trail voters who supported this fundraiser.  

 

Trail Champion - $200 to $499
 
John - Lakeside, CA
Jerry - Oakdale, CA
Kane - Soquel, CA
 
 
Trail Advocate - $100 - $199
 
Kirk - San Ramon, CA
Jesse - Fallon, NV
Clark - Pocatello, ID
Tony - Bayside, CA
Karl - Crescent City, CA
Scott - Murrieta, CA
Jody - North Bend, OR
Paul - Santa Clara, CA
 
 
 
Trail Supporter - $25 - $99
 
Scott - Saint David, AZ
Scott - Mount Shasta, CA
Thomas - Oakley, CA
Dick - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Greg - Saint David, AZ
Don - Fountain Hills, AZ
Erik - Hayward, CA
Eric - San Rafael, CA
Geoff - Concord, CA
Lance - Florence, OR
Barbara - Florence, OR
Scott - Longmont, CO
Bruce - Madison, SD

 
 
For those who missed out on this fundraiser and want to donate anyway, please go to the link below and donate from $10 - $5K.  Be sure and fill out the donor qualification as well.
 
Donate Here
 
 
Thanks again for donating to our kickoff of the 2014 midterm election cycle!
 
 
Don Amador, Founder
The Trail PAC
 
 
 
 
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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Trail Hero 1-Day Fundraiser - Updated Donor List @ 3:30pm


Dear Trail Voter,

                  
DONOR UPDATE: 3:30pm Pacific Coast Time



It is great to have new riders join the fight via the electoral process. As you know, the 2014 midterm election cycle has already started and the June 30th FEC filing deadline for PACs is today at midnight. TPAC has already been getting calls from pro-trail candidates asking us if we will be there for them in those tight races. I told them YES!
 

TPAC is running a 1-day fundraiser to restock our political war chest for the 2014 midterm elections. In the 2012 elections, TPAC fought battleground races in AZ, CA, CO, IN, KY, MN, MT, ND, NM, NV, OH, PA, VA, and WA. Those were key targeted battleground races for our pro-trail candidates who were engaged in fierce political fights.
 

You have constructed a strong foundation for TPAC. Using the momentum from the 2012 election, trail voters are well positioned to impact the next election.
 

With your support in the 2014 midterms, TPAC will continue to be the counterweight for our targeted pro-trail candidates against the anti-access political machine of the League of Conservation Voters, Earth Justice, Earth First!, and the Sierra Club.  
 

There is always a "political itch" in a 2nd Presidential term.   With your help that itch will be scratched by TPAC in the 2014 midterm (House/Senate) elections.

 

After you donate today, your support level will be noted by listing your first name, city, and state in one of the categories below. The list below will be updated periodically today as Trail Heroes, Champions, Advocates, and Supporters donate.



Trail Hero - $500 or more

 
 

Trail Champion - $200 to $499
 

John - Lakeside, CA
Jerry - Oakdale, CA

 

Trail Advocate - $100 - $199



Kirk - San Ramon, CA
Jesse - Fallon, NV

 

Trail Supporter - $25 - $99

 
Scott - Saint David, AZ
Scott – Mount Shasta, CA
Thomas – Oakley, CA
 

Your donation will inspire other trail users to be involved in the political process. In addition, it will send a message to our political opponents that trail voters "will be in the game" for 2014.

 

Donate Here
http://www.thetrailpac.com/donate.html

  

Thanks in advance for donating to our kickoff in the 2014 midterm election cycle!

 

Don Amador, Founder
The Trail PAC
www.thetrailpac.com




 

Monday, July 30, 2012

Trail Hero Cong. Wally Herger Message to Access Voters


With just under 100 days until Trail Election Day on Nov. 6, TPAC is marking that fact with our “Be a Trail Hero” major summer 5-day fundraiser that will run from July 30 through August 3.

For every donation of $200 dollars or more, TPAC will post the donor’s First Name, City, and State as a Trail Hero.  For a $100 donation, you will be listed as a Trail Champion. Our fundraising goal for this election is 50-80K.  That will allow off-roaders to play a major role in 7-9 key Senate races and 10-20 key House races. 

Supporting pro-access Members of Congress or candidates who are running for that office makes YOU a Trail Hero or Trail Champion too!

DONATE AT LINK BELOW TO BE A TRAIL HERO OR CHAMPION

TPAC will update its Trail Hero/Champion list throughout the week.

TPAC is proud to have Trail Hero Congressman Wally Herger join in support of our goal to elect pro-trail candidates to the U.S. Senate and grow the House majority.  

READ IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSMAN WALLY HERGER TO ACCESS INTERESTS

Dear Trail Voter,

   Public land recreationists have a lot at stake in the 2012 election.  Your participation in this political process is critical.  We must elect a pro-access majority to the U.S. Senate and maintain and grow our majority in the House of Representatives.

   During my service in Congress, I have fought hard to protect and enhance multiple-use recreation on federal lands.   House members have introduced and passed legislation that defends trail use and stops the aggressive use by EPA and other government agencies of politically motivated-regulations to restrict our access to Forest Service and BLM lands.

   Unfortunately, the leadership in the U.S. Senate is blocking all access and regulatory reform and oversight efforts in that body.   America needs to vote in senate candidates who will champion responsible use of our public lands.

   I believe that you can make a difference in this critical election.  That is why I am asking you to join me in support of the Trail PAC’s effort to elect pro-trail candidates to the U.S. Senate and grow the House majority.  

   By working together we can take on the powerful radical environmental lobby to ensure continued access to our public lands for responsible trail-based recreationists and their families.

Sincerely,

Wally Herger

U.S. Representative


Please download Congressman Herger’s Official letter to trail voters, and share it with your multiple-use network.  Our successes in this election cycle will also lay the groundwork for victories in future elections.

Thanks for your continued support!

Don

The Trail PAC



PS - Getting your friends and riding buddies engaged in this election is equally as important as donations.