Such entities are also prohibited from coercing or inducing employees, clients, customers, members, or any other associated person to support or oppose an initiative.

Many city residents opposed this initiative, however, and there was credible speculation that it would be defeated by a plebiscite.

Chevron vehemently opposed the initiative and funded a massive flyer campaign, suggesting it would lead to evictions of seniors and closing of small businesses.

She argued that the majority of her constituents opposed the initiative, and that she was committed to supporting their views.