Dear Editor,

Citizen-led ballot initiatives have been integral method for the citizens of the state of Ohio to actively participate in our democracy and inform their elected officials of their wishes for over 100 years.

That may change with (Ohio) House Joint Resolution (HJR) 6. This resolution seeks to deny us of our voice by requiring a super majority of 60% for passage when on the ballot but only if citizen led.

Having actively worked on more than one such initiative, I can attest to the fact that it is already an arduous process. It current requires hundreds of thousands of signatures from across the state to qualify for the ballot.

Additionally, special interests are already prohibited from using the method to amend the state Constitution for a business interest or preferred tax status.

Forcing a 60% threshold for passage does nothing but attempt to make it more difficult for citizens to have an effective and meaningful voice.

Please contact your state representative to voice your opposition to this proposal and demand their no vote. I certainly did.

Amy Shaw Yevincy

St. Clairsville