About Michiganders for Money Out of Politics
Mop Up Michigan is a coalition of Michigan organizations and residents who agree that elected officials should serve the people rather than corporations.
Coalition Members
The MMOP coalition includes Clean Water Action, Climate Cabinet, Detroit Action, Hip Hop Caucus Action Fund, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, MOSES Action, and Voters Not Politicians, among other partner organizations.
Origins of the Campaign
The campaign traces its roots to late 2021, when the Defend Black Voters coalition formed to urge major Michigan donors to stop supporting politicians advancing voter suppression legislation. Efforts included direct outreach at shareholder meetings and the Mackinac Policy Conference before evolving into the MMOP ballot initiative drive.
Campaign Structure
MMOP is organized as the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics Ballot Committee under the Taking Back Our Power coalition. It operates as a nonpartisan effort and is paid for with regulated funds. The committee's registered address is 23133 Woodward Ave #196, Ferndale, MI 48220.
Frequently asked questions
Is MMOP affiliated with a political party?
No. MMOP is a nonpartisan grassroots campaign that includes organizations and individuals across the political spectrum united around the goal of reducing corporate money in Michigan politics.
When was the MMOP campaign founded?
The campaign's origins date to late 2021 with the Defend Black Voters coalition, which later evolved into the formal MMOP ballot initiative effort.
Who leads the MMOP coalition?
MMOP is led by the Taking Back Our Power coalition and includes partner organizations such as Clean Water Action, Detroit Action, Michigan United Action, and Voters Not Politicians.