SB5 REFERENDUM PETITION
Who Can Circulate? Ohio association of professional fire fighters ___________________________________________________________________________
Statement of Circulator Page You must properly complete the Statement of Solicitor Page. Print your name clearly. Write in exact number of signatures on the petition. This must be accurate!
Statement of Circulator Page If paid for the hours you circulate the petition, must enter the name & address of your employer. If paid for the hours you circulate the petition, must enter the name & address of your employer. If volunteering & not paid to circulate petitions leave blank.
Statement of Circulator Page
Who Can Sign The Petition? Only registered Ohio voters may sign the petition. Signers can register to vote and then sign the petition. Registration forms must be submitted within 10 days.
Who Can Sign The Petition? Voters must be registered in the county for the petition they sign. Circulators may not sign their own petition (such signatures will not be valid).
Filling Out Petitions Properly Each signature must be witnessed by the circulator. Cannot sign for someone else (spouse cannot sign for spouse). Ask every person to sign and print their name legibly.
Filling Out Petitions Properly Signer should complete all fields other than “Ward/Precinct” Ward/Precinct information is NOT REQUIRED and if incorrect could void that signature. Circulators may fill in appropriate information, other than signature.
Filling Out Petitions Properly Signer’s address must be where he/she is registered to vote. No P.O. Boxes Signature must be in ink (preferably blue or black).
Signature Page
Statement of Circulator Page
What Invalidates A Petition? If circulator statement is not properly filled out. If circulator statement has an inaccurate number of net signatures.
What Invalidates A Petition? If 2 or more signatures are signed by the same person. If the circulator is convicted of a felony and is still on probation.
Petition Check-Out Page
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