News from Michele
Reagan
Arizona Secretary of
State
(602) 542-4285
Secretary Reagan introduces
efficient online system for ballot measure arguments
PHOENIX - Michele Reagan, Arizona’s Secretary of State has
announced her office has opened the online filing period for pro/con arguments
related to Proposition 124. The ballot measure will appear as a part of the May
17th statewide special election and seeks to reform the pension system for police and
firefighters. Arguments should be filed
utilizing the online
system and must be received by February 23, 2016.
The argument must be 300 words
or less and must be written exactly how the filer wants it to appear in the
Secretary of State’s publicity pamphlet as it will be entered into the pamphlet
verbatim. Due to statutory requirements, each online argument must be
subsequently accompanied by an original, notarized version as well. The
notarized version may be mailed or dropped off in-person at the Secretary of
State’s office in Phoenix, and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 23,
2016. Interested parties should pay special attention to the restrictions noted
on the AZSOS.gov
website.
The argument must include the
name, address, city, and telephone number of the person or persons signing.
However, only the name of the signer will appear in the publicity pamphlet. Any
additional information, such as the title of the argument filer or the filer’s
city of residence, must appear within the 300 word text of the
argument.
Similar to the notarized
version of the argument filed with the Secretary’s office, the $100.00 fee must
be received by February 23, 2016. Payment may be submitted online through the
Secretary of State’s portal.
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