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The '''Citizens in Charge Foundation''' is a [[501(c)(3)]] non-profit organization based in [[Virginia]]. The Foundation is the only national organization dedicated to promoting the [[Initiatives and referendums in the United States|initiative & referendum]] process.<ref>[http://www.citizensincharge.org/about-us/cicf ''About Citizens In Charge Foundation''], accessed January 14, 2010.</ref> |
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The '''Citizens in Charge Foundation (CCF)''' is a [[501(c)(3)]] non-profit organization based in [[Virginia]] that "promotes the initiative process"<ref>{{cite news|last1=Greenblatt|first1=Alan|title=Beer, Candy And Pot Among Issues Before Voters|url=http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130185883|accessdate=11 August 2014|publisher=NPR|date=9-28-2010}}</ref> and is "dedicated to preserving the rights of citizens to initiate [[Ballot measure|ballot measures]]."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Luning|first1=Ernest|title= Initiative process comes under siege in Colorado|url=http://www.coloradostatesman.com/content/992861-initiative-process-comes-under-siege-colorado|accessdate=11 August 2014|publisher=Colorado Statesman|date=6-17-2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Oklahoma AG indicts national term limits leader; Paul Jacob vows to fight|url=http://washingtonexaminer.com/oklahoma-ag-indicts-national-term-limits-leader-paul-jacob-vows-to-fight/article/10915|accessdate=11 August 2014|publisher=Washington Examiner|date=10-2-2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Snyder|first1=Sarah|title=Concerned Citizens Council Votes to File Lawsuit Against Big Spring|url=http://www.newswest9.com/story/11805863/concerned-citizens-council-votes-to-file-lawsuit-against-big-spring|accessdate=11 August 2014|publisher=NewsWest9}}</ref> |
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==Activities== |
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Citizens in Charge Foundation works with activists, media, educators, opinion leaders and voters to protect the [[Initiatives and referendums in the United States|initiative & referendum]] process where it exists in 24 states and to expand the process to the 26 states where voters currently lack the initiative. Citizens in Charge Foundation works across party lines to educate the public on the benefits of citizen initiative, referendum and recall and also litigates to protect and expand those rights.<ref>[http://www.citizensincharge.org/about-us/cicf ''About Citizens In Charge Foundation''], accessed January 14, 2010.</ref> |
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===Litigation=== |
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* Filed an amicus brief written by [[Todd Graves]] in the successful case, ''[[Citizens for Tax Reform v. Deters]]'', whereby Ohio’s ban on paying petition circulators per signature was struck down in 2008. The state’s appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court was denied.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Truman|first1=Mark|title=Former U.S. Attorney Graves Co-writes Successful Amicus Brief for Ohio Petition Circulators Case|url=http://mopns.com/2008/03/06/former-us-attorney-graves-co-writes-successful-amicus-bries-for-ohio-petition-circulators-case/|accessdate=11 August 2014|publisher=Missouri Political News Service|date=3-6-2008}}</ref> |
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CICF is non-partisan and does not support any initiatives, referenda, or candidates for office. |
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==Key personnel== |
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[[Paul Jacob]] is the founder and president of Citizens in Charge Foundation.<ref>[http://www.citizensincharge.org/about-us/staff/paul-jacob ''Paul Jacob''], accessed January 14, 2010.</ref> |
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Other prominent board members include [[Theresa Amato]], former campaign manager for [[Ralph Nader]] in 2000 and 2004; [[Grover Norquist]], president of [[Americans for Tax Reform]]; [[William Redpath]], chairman of the [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian Party]]; and [[Rob Richie]], executive director of [[FairVote]]. |
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==Save the Initiative Tour== |
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The Save The Initiative Tour is a public relations effort led by [[Paul Jacob]] that started in 2008 to familiarize voters in [[states with initiative or referendum|the 24 states with I&R]] about threats to the [[citizen initiative]] process.<ref>[http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/207021-jacob-ready-to-tour-against-edmondsons-re-indictment ''Jacob ready to tour against Edmondson's reindictment'']</ref>{{cn|date=August 2014}} |
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States where [[State legislature (United States)|state legislators]] are pushing legislation to make it considerably more difficult for initiatives to qualify for the ballot include [[Arizona]], [[California]], [[Colorado]], [[Florida]], [[Idaho]], [[Missouri]], [[Maine]], [[Maryland]], [[Nebraska]], and [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]].{{cn|date=August 2014}} |
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==Litigation work== |
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Citizens in Charge Foundation litigates nationally in defense of initiative rights. |
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===Past litigation=== |
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* Funded the successful case, ''Citizens for Tax Reform v. Deters'', whereby Ohio’s ban on paying petition circulators by the signature was struck down in 2008. The state’s appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court was denied. |
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* Filed Amicus curiae brief in ''Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action v. Granholm'' urging the court to allow the Michigan Civil Rights initiative Committee to intervene in the challenge to their successful initiative. The state officials handling the suit publicly opposed the initiative. |
* Filed Amicus curiae brief in ''Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action v. Granholm'' urging the court to allow the Michigan Civil Rights initiative Committee to intervene in the challenge to their successful initiative. The state officials handling the suit publicly opposed the initiative. |
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* Funded research and negotiations with Nebraska’s Secretary of State in, ''Mann v. Gale'', wherein the Secretary of State agreed to standardize procedures used to verify signatures. |
* Funded research and negotiations with Nebraska’s Secretary of State in, ''Mann v. Gale'', wherein the Secretary of State agreed to standardize procedures used to verify signatures. |
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===Ongoing litigation=== |
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* ''Citizens in Charge, et al v. Miller'' challenges Nevada’s narrow interpretation of the single-subject requirement for initiatives. This case was filed in federal district court in Nevada. |
* ''Citizens in Charge, et al v. Miller'' challenges Nevada’s narrow interpretation of the single-subject requirement for initiatives. This case was filed in federal district court in Nevada. |
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* ''Citizens in Charge v. Brunner'' challenges Ohio’s arbitrary referendum title setting process. The case is pending in federal district court. |
* ''Citizens in Charge v. Brunner'' challenges Ohio’s arbitrary referendum title setting process. The case is pending in federal district court. |
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* CCF was represented by the [[American Civil Liberties Union]] in ''Citizens in Charge Foundation, Inc., et al. v. Secretary of State of Nebraska John A. Gale'', which challenged Nebraska’s residency requirement, county-based distribution requirement, and requirement that petitions indicate whether circulators are paid or volunteer.<ref>{{cite news|title=ACLU Challenges Nebraska Petition Laws That Keep Independent Candidates Off Ballot|url=https://www.aclu.org/voting-rights/aclu-challenges-nebraska-petition-laws-keep-independent-candidates-ballot|accessdate=11 August 2014|publisher=American Civil Liberties Union|date=12-16-2009}}</ref> |
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===Reports=== |
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In 2010, CCP released a report on fraud in the initiative and referendum process.<ref>{{cite news|title=Global ballot measure conference set in San Francisco|url=http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2010/07/global-ballot-measure-conferen.html|accessdate=11 August 2014|publisher=Sacramento Bee|date=7-27-2010}}</ref> |
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The Citizens In Charge Foundation does not accept government funding and is supported entirely by the goodwill of private donors. |
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==Citizens in Charge== |
==Citizens in Charge== |
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Citizens in Charge is a [[501(c)(4)]] advocacy organization started by Paul Jacob in 2001 that works directly with public officials and voters to protect and spread ballot initiative rights. Citizens in Charge and Citizens in Charge Foundation are separate organizations. |
Citizens in Charge is a [[501(c)(4)]] advocacy organization started by Paul Jacob in 2001 that works directly with public officials and voters to protect and spread ballot initiative rights. Citizens in Charge and Citizens in Charge Foundation are separate organizations. Paul Jacob also serves as president of Citizens In Charge.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cook|first1=Morgan|title=Donations in Irvine races may have broken law|url=http://www.ocregister.com/articles/council-595090-fleischman-citizens.html|accessdate=11 August 2014|publisher=Orange County Register|date=12-27-2013}}</ref> |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.citizensincharge.org Citizens in Charge Foundation official website] |
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* [http://www.ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Citizens_in_Charge_Foundation Ballotpedia.org profile of Citizens in Charge Foundation] |
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The Citizens in Charge Foundation (CCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Virginia that "promotes the initiative process"[2] and is "dedicated to preserving the rights of citizens to initiate ballot measures."[3][4][5]
Activities
Litigation
- Filed an amicus brief written by Todd Graves in the successful case, Citizens for Tax Reform v. Deters, whereby Ohio’s ban on paying petition circulators per signature was struck down in 2008. The state’s appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court was denied.[6]
- Filed Amicus curiae brief in Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action v. Granholm urging the court to allow the Michigan Civil Rights initiative Committee to intervene in the challenge to their successful initiative. The state officials handling the suit publicly opposed the initiative.
- Amicus curiae brief was filed in LetOhioVote.org v. Brunner, a case calling for Ohio to abide by its constitutional requirement that new gambling allowances must be put to a statewide vote.
- Funded research and negotiations with Nebraska’s Secretary of State in, Mann v. Gale, wherein the Secretary of State agreed to standardize procedures used to verify signatures.
- Citizens in Charge, et al v. Miller challenges Nevada’s narrow interpretation of the single-subject requirement for initiatives. This case was filed in federal district court in Nevada.
- Citizens in Charge v. Brunner challenges Ohio’s arbitrary referendum title setting process. The case is pending in federal district court.
- CCF was represented by the American Civil Liberties Union in Citizens in Charge Foundation, Inc., et al. v. Secretary of State of Nebraska John A. Gale, which challenged Nebraska’s residency requirement, county-based distribution requirement, and requirement that petitions indicate whether circulators are paid or volunteer.[7]
Reports
In 2010, CCP released a report on fraud in the initiative and referendum process.[8]
Citizens in Charge
Citizens in Charge is a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization started by Paul Jacob in 2001 that works directly with public officials and voters to protect and spread ballot initiative rights. Citizens in Charge and Citizens in Charge Foundation are separate organizations. Paul Jacob also serves as president of Citizens In Charge.[9]
References
- ^ "Still Oklahoma's Most Wanted". Wall Street Journal. 12-26-2008. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Greenblatt, Alan (9-28-2010). "Beer, Candy And Pot Among Issues Before Voters". NPR. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Luning, Ernest (6-17-2011). "Initiative process comes under siege in Colorado". Colorado Statesman. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Oklahoma AG indicts national term limits leader; Paul Jacob vows to fight". Washington Examiner. 10-2-2007. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Snyder, Sarah. "Concerned Citizens Council Votes to File Lawsuit Against Big Spring". NewsWest9. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
- ^ Truman, Mark (3-6-2008). "Former U.S. Attorney Graves Co-writes Successful Amicus Brief for Ohio Petition Circulators Case". Missouri Political News Service. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "ACLU Challenges Nebraska Petition Laws That Keep Independent Candidates Off Ballot". American Civil Liberties Union. 12-16-2009. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Global ballot measure conference set in San Francisco". Sacramento Bee. 7-27-2010. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Cook, Morgan (12-27-2013). "Donations in Irvine races may have broken law". Orange County Register. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)