I just found out about an important meeting that everyone in NJ should attend.  The meeting, sponsored by the “Citizens in Charge” organization, addresses several major problems that citizen’s face.

(1) We do not have enough useful citizen-oriented choices on the ballot.

(2) Most elected officials do not care about us.

(3) By design, the courts do not pursue or care about justice for citizens.

But there is a citizen activity that makes sense – binding initiative and referendum (I&R).

Here is how it works:

We start by asking politicians to enact the legislation that is needed to fix our problems. When they refuse to help, we organize a team of citizens to collect the  petitions needed to get the issue on the ballot. Then we campaign for the citizen votes needed to enact the initiative at the voting booth. When passed, the initiative becomes  law.

This is the only way to fix our runaway NJ legislature within the limits of our current circumstances.

Paul Jacob of Citizens in Charge has agreed to come up from Washington on February 4, 2010 to discuss the I&R process with New Jersey citizens. Columnist Robert Novak called him “the most hated man in Washington” because he has successfully organized citizen actions around the country for many years.  It is Paul’s kind of help that we can use in NJ.

No reservations are needed to attend.  Just show up with your pencil, paper and questions.  There is no admission (free) and Prestige Diner offers first class food at normal menu prices.  This will be a good night for the people.

Post this information on your web sites and bulletin boards

Meeting Date

Thursday, February 4, 2010 – 7:00 PM

For up to date recorded snow/weather information on this meeting, call 609-528-4979.

ADDRESS

Prestige Diner

610 Route 33, EAST

EastWindsor, NJ   08520

Diner Phone: 609-443-1211

Directions

From NJ Turnpike

Take Exit 8 toward Twin Rivers/Freehold

Proceed to Route 33 East toward Twin Rivers

Travel 2 miles to the 3^rd Light – Lake Drive

There is a Shell Station at the Lake Drive Corner.

Prestige Diner is located next to the Shell Station.

If you pass the diner, go into the shopping center and return to the diner.

Related Information:

Wiki Article on Paul Jacob

Jacob’s description of the initiative process

Governor Christie I&R campaign promise #28

This web update was posted 01-25-2010 – 10:59 PM.