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- "I read that several "groups" have started a People's Veto. How does this affect the process?
- Two applications have been filed with the Secretary of State. But there is only ONE people's veto. All the petitions turned into the Secretary of State calling for a veto will count toward the required number. The Secretary of State does not care who turns them in or what organization they represent. In fact, the Secretary of State does not recognize any organization in this regard. The application is signed by six citizens.
The important thing is to be sure the petitions are filled out properly by registered voters.
"Will we vote on this in November"?
By law, petitions have to be submitted within 90 days after the legislature adjourns. The legislature is expected to adjourn in mid-June. But in order to have time to validate petitions and print ballots, it must be done sooner.
To qualify for the November ballot, petitions need to be submitted to the Secretary of State around the first week in August.
To qualify for the June, 2010 ballot, petitions must be submitted by early September.
"Can Petitions be Circulated in Churches"
Absolutely. If your church would like to host a training session for petition circulators, please let us know.
"Where can we get petitions?"
Several organizations will be circulating petitions and gathering signatures. We recommend emailing your name, address and telephone number to veto1020@gmail.com if you are willing to help circulate petitions. Petitions and instructions will be available soon.
"Where can we sign a petition?"
1. Check with your local church. If they do not have petitions to sign, ask them to contact us using the email address on this page, and instructions and petitions will be provided.
2. If unable to get petitions at your local church or town, please contact veto1020@gmail.com for details on how to get a petition to you, or for locations near you where petition signatures are being collected. -
"Where can we go to gather petition signatures?"
1. Please contact veto1020@gmail.com for details, but almost anywhere you have private property owner permission such as a store front, etc., or on public property. Please remember to ask permission and to be respectful. -
"Who can sign the petitions?"
1. Please contact veto1020@gmail.com for details, however, legally registered Maine voters can sign the petitions.
- "What can we do while we wait for petitions?"
1. Pray for the success of these efforts.
2. Organizing a training session in your church or neighborhood. Gather a list of people who are willing to sign petitions and gather signatures and arrange a meeting time/place. Send an email to veto1020@gmail.com for details.
3. Be sure you (and your family members) are registered to vote in your town. Only registered voters can sign or circulate petitions.
4. Talk to your family, friends and neighbors about the need to veto this law. Maine will never be the same if this effort fails.
