The resolution, the full text of which is printed below, passed the Point Arena City Council by a vote of 4 to 1 in April of 2000. Whereas, Citizens of the City of Point Arena hope to nurture and expand democracy in our community and our nation. Democracy means governance by the people. Only natural persons should be able to participate in the democratic process. Interference in the democratic process by corporations frequently usurps the rights of citizens to govern.
Corporations are artificial entities separate and apart from natural persons.
Corporations are not naturally endowed with consciousness or the rights of natural persons. Corporations are creations of law and are only permitted to do what is authorized under law. Rejecting the concept of corporate personhood will advance meaningful campaign finance reform. Redwood Coast Alliance members are now working with activists in Santa Cruz, California, on a similar resolution. Beneficiary of Services Residents of Point Arena, California, and of surrounding areas where the Redwood Coast Alliance for Democracy is helping to organize citizen education and municipal resolutions.