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DECLARATION OF JAMES BRIAN CARROLL INSUPPORT OF OPPOSITION TO MOTION TOCOMPEL

CASE NO. 09-CV-2292 VRW

LYNN H. PASAHOW (CSB NO. 054283)[email protected] CHANG (CSB NO. 217933)[email protected] KRAMER (CSB NO. 253313)[email protected] WHITTEMORE (CSB NO. 255432)[email protected] & WEST LLP555 California Street, Suite 1200San Francisco, CA 94104Telephone: (415) 875-2300Facsimile: (415) 281-1350

Attorneys for Third-Party, Equality California

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION

KRISTIN M. PERRY, SANDRA B. STIER,PAUL T. KATAMI, and JEFFREY J. ZARRILLO,

Plaintiffs,v.

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, in his officialcapacity as Governor of California; EDMUND G.BROWN, JR., in his official capacity as AttorneyGeneral of California; MARK B. HORTON, in his

official capacity as Director of the CaliforniaDepartment of Public Health and State Registrar ofVital Statistics; LINETTE SCOTT, in her officialcapacity as Deputy Director of Health Information &Strategic Planning for the California Department ofPublic Health; PATRICK OCONNELL, in hisofficial capacity as Clerk-Recorder for the County ofAlameda; and DEAN C. LOGAN, in his officialcapacity as Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for theCounty of Los Angeles,

Defendants,and

PROPOSITION 8 OFFICIAL PROPONENTSDENNIS HOLLINGSWORTH, GAIL J. KNIGHT,MARTIN F. GUTIERREZ, HAK-SHINGWILLIAM TAM, and MARK A. JANSSON; andPROTECTMARRIAGE.COM YES ON 8, APROJECT OF CALIFORNIA RENEWAL,

Defendant-Intervenors.

Case No. 09-CV-2292 VRW

SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATIONOF JAMES BRIAN CARROLL INSUPPORT OF EQUALITYCALIFORNIAS OPPOSITION TOMOTION TO COMPEL

Trial: January 11, 2010Judge: Chief Judge Vaughn R. WalkerLocation: Courtroom 6, 17th Floor

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J. James Brian Carroll. hereby declare:I. I am the Managing Director of third party Equality California (EOCA). I have

personal knowledge orthe faels stated below and. i f called upon as a witness, could testifycompetently to such facts,

2. As describ

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campaign strategy prefer to remain anonymous. Public disclosure of communications wilh suchindividuals \\ ould limit EQCA.S lIbilil)' [0 c o m m u n i c a t ~ with individuals II ho fear that publicaffiliation wjlh LGBT causes "ould have a negalive impact on (heir professionalli\es.

6. While the litigation over Proposition 8 continues. new elforts are underway 10place another initialive regarding the righl of same gender couples to marry on the ballo! inCalifornia. Disclosure of private internal communications regarding campaign strategy would bevt'T) valuable 10 (he opponents ufthe right of same gender couples to marr} , Such disclosurewould inhibit (he ability uf future p

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rl:sult in furth.t:r contacts from o r l ; & l i ~ 8 1 i o n s soch as I'roltclMarriaj?......om arK! "oulJ make ItmOlT challenging for EQCA 10 recruit new slLpporters and build positj,-e rcolalK,ll1s11ips "jillcurrent supponcl'll. A n l l C ~ as Exhibit A is a true and correct copy ofille letter senl byP r o l ~ t M a r r i a l l c . c o m 10 Jim Abbott on Ocloher 20. 2008.

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EXHIBIT A

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OCT, 23. 2008 8: 30AM

October, 20 , 2008

JIM ABBOTT AND ASSOCIATES

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OCT, 23, 2008 8:31AM JIM ABBOTT AND ASSOCIATES NO, 4846 p, 2Mr. Jim AbbottAbbott & AssociatesOctober 20, 2008

We respectfully request that Abbott & Associates withdl'aw it s support ofEquality California. Make a donation of a like amount to ProtectMarl'iage.comwhich will help us cottect this error and restore Traditional Maniage. A donationfonn is enclosed. We will be most grateful and will advertise on our websiteAbbott & Associates' generous contribution.

Were you to elect not to donate comparably, it would be a clear indicationthat you are in opposition to traditional marriage. You would leave us no otherreasonable assumption. The names of any companies and organizations thatchoose not to donate in like manner to ProteetMarriage.com but have given toEquality California will be published. It is only fair for Proposition 8 supporters toknow which companies and organizations oppose traditional marriage.

We will contact you shortly to discuss your contribution sincerely hoping toreceive your positive response.

The Executive Committee of ProtectMarriage.com and the millions ofCalifornians supporting Proposition 8 thank you for your thoughtfUlconsideration of this request.

ProtectMarriage.comBy:

Ron PrenticeYes on Prop 8,Campaign Chairman

MarkA. JanssonExecutive Committee MemberEnclosures

Edward DolejsiExecutive Director, California

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SponsorsJIM ABBOTT AN D ASSOCIATES NO , 4846-P, 3Page j of6

Corpora\e and individual sponsors make a significant investment, providing EQCA with criticallyneeded resources to achieve equality.If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship benefits, including Equality Awardssponsorships, email Michelle Ortiz or eall her at 415.581.0005 x307,EQCA's Sponsors Include'

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Yes! I' l l help' Enclosed is my gift of:o $1,000 0 $500 0 $250 0 $100 0 $50 0 $25 Other $ .,....... _(Note: The" i, no limit on the amount of i n d i v l d ~ ~ 1 rontributlons to thi. C ~ m p ~ i g n )Check Donations (WBMAIL)Please make y o u ~ CliE!Ck payable to P r ( ) i e c t f i l i J r r l l J l ! J ( ! , { ; O / 1 1 " ~ Y..;!$ on $ and mail this farm ~ n YQrJr check to:

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Thank you! Please provide the folloWing information so we may accept your gift.All fields l'I1"rked with ~ astel'lsk (* ) are tequired by California Law.':Full name of tndiViduC31, Company or Organization

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Contributions 10 Rl'OtectMarlliilge.com - Yes on 8are not tal( deductible. Corporate, PAC and personal checks are a e e ~ p t a b l l ! l . T h l ! J r ~ i nO limit on lhe ii1!T10un( 01 Individual c o n \ r i b u ~ i o M .Sla(e elwlon 1;1l\N requlr@s us 10 publidt report cumulallve contributions or $100 or more. Foreign nationals are prohibited by law from making e o n t ~ b u l i o n 5 to this committee, unless thehe.ve permanent residency s l ~ l u s in Ill!.!: Unltl!'d States of America (a Green Card). Contributorswho give a ~ o l a l of $10,000 ormore In acall!JndarYear 10 th'IS campaign iilnd to otherCalirorrlla s t ~ t e or local campaigns wllllriggfrr lheir own eampalgn dlselosure Obliga!lons, Campaign Staff 15 available lo assisl contributors if r ~ q u 8 s l e d . Questions? Call (916) 446-2956.Paid for by Pro[ectMarrlagl11.com - Y8S on 8, aPrOJeCl of Ciilliromia Renewal,

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