Julie Marshall is Director of Public Relations for nonprofits Animal Wellness Action and Center for a Humane Economy, which are core members and one of 70 organizations supporting the CATs coalition. She is a Colorado native, former opinion editor for the Daily Camera and won first place for her columns on mountain lions and bison of the West from the Colorado Press Association Network 2021 contest judged by the Michigan Press Association. She invites everyone to help gather signatures to get this measure on the ballot. Visit www.catsarenttrophies.org to sign up now.