Reform Ohio Now

Check out www.reformohionow.org they are an organization that has put four election reform amendments on the Ohio November 8th ballot.

Issue 2: Allows ALL VOTERS to use mail in ballots up to 35 days before the election. This would encourage larger voter turn out and would allow people who normally have a hard time voting due to job restrictions or child care there right to vote.

Issue 3: This amendment would create limits on individual campaign contributions to $2,000 for statewide candidates and $1,000 to legislative candidates, ban corporate contributions, and require full disclosure. This number contribution amount is being reduced from a staggering $20,000! Last time I checked I don't know anyone who can afford to donate that amount of money to a politician.

Issue 4: It would create an independent board with an open process that allows citizens to submit plans for legislative districts. This would create greater competition among candidates and provide real choices for voters, not just contributors. If you haven't hear about problems with "redistricting" you need to do some googling. This amendment would take affect in 2008 as opposed to 2012 so it can fix the district manipulation all ready in place for the 2008 elections.   

Issue 5: Would remove partisan public officials from the administration of state elections. This amendment would create a bipartisan board similar in responsibilities to the County Board of Elections. If a bipartisan system is good enough for all of our 88 counties, it should be good enough for Ohio as a whole. Also, any Ohioan could vote by mail, ensuring equal access for everyone.

Submitted and edited by Josh Wilkins