While Maryland laws do allow for ballot initiatives to be launched by citizens, the group found state laws about signature collection too "restrictive."
"When it comes to voters having a direct voice in their government, Maryland gets a failing grade," said Paul Jacob, president of the Virginia-based Citizens in Charge Foundation. "If you or I brought a D home on a report card, it wouldn't be acceptable. And it shouldn't be accepted when it comes to our First...
| This story has expired! You can purchase the full text in our news archives. |
If you encounter other problems, please email nlundskow@capitalgazette.com and include your name, username, and any errors or messages that are displayed. The more information you can provide, the better able we will be to assist you.
In order to post or vote on a comment, you must be signed in with a hometownannapolis account.
Take a look at a summary of Commenting Guidelines.
If you encounter other problems, please email nlundskow@capitalgazette.com and include your name, username, and any errors or messages that are displayed. The more information you can provide, the better able we will be to assist you.