Here's a Report from Phil Leech, Spring Lake, Michigan Activist with Voters Not Politicians and Chair of Michigan Independent Voters:
Voters Not Politiciansis a Ballot-Question Committee working to bring the power back to the People of Michigan through a Citizen-led Ballot Initiative.
Voters Not Politician's vision is to establish an Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission through a State Constitutional Amendment that would transfer the Authority to Draw Congressional and State Legislative District Lines from the Legislature to an Independent Commission.
The Voters not Politicians Petition drive was Successful beyond our wildest expectations.
An all-VOLUNTEER group of dedicated and enthusiastic Citizens collected over 440,000 Signatures in just 110 days.
The State requires 315,654 VALID signatures and 180 days to submit.
This is a great giant first step, and given the current disenchantment with both Major Political Parties, I believe we have an opportunity to succeed, even though we know there will be a Strong Opposition force funded by serious $$$. The Campaign is entering the next phases, which will include Building up Volunteer Teams of Canvassers, Phone Bankers, Data assistants, Field Team Captains, and Regional Directors. There are thousands of Volunteers already Signed Up and the Campaign has received National attention, including a mention by Rachel Maddow.
"I believe we independents can play an important role in determining the success of this effort for the citizen-voters of Michigan and hope you'll become actively involved in this most important effort."
Please contact him at info@michiganindependentvoters.org
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