PHOENIX — Got an opinion on one of the items on the November ballot?
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State law allows supporters and foes to file arguments for and against ballot measures. These arguments, which cannot be more than 300 words, are put into booklets which are mailed to every household in the state where there is at least one registered voter.
That is expected to be in excess of 1.7 million pamphlets this year.
Deputy Secretary of State Kevin Tyne said the arguments are printed exactly as made. That means individuals can use bold an italic typefaces and underlining.
But that means submitting the materials electronically. Tyne said his office prefers either Microsoft Word or WordPerfect.
Those without computers can file written comments. But the cost for those is $100. And that increases the chances it won’t be reproduced exactly as submitted.
Arguments have to be received by Tyne’s office no later than 5 p.m. next Friday. (eds: July 11)
A new law requires that signatures for all arguments b notarized. For political committees the only acceptable signer are chairman or treasurer. For other organizations or corporations that submit ballot arguments there must be the signatures of at least two executive officers.Arguments must include name, address and phone number of those signing, thoug only the name and city will appear in the pamphlet.
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