Learn About The Issues! Issues 1 & 2

VOTE YES ON ISSUE 1 AND ISSUE 2!

There are two issues on the November 8th ballot that if passed, will uphold the rights and accountability of the original intent of the laws.

ISSUE 1: Determining Bail Amount Based on Public Safety Amendment
To require courts to consider factors like public safety when setting the amount of bail
Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly
To amend Section 9 of Article I of the Constitution of the State of Ohio
A majority yes vote is necessary for the amendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would:

Require Ohio courts, when setting the amount of bail, to consider public safety, including the seriousness of the offense, as well as a person’s criminal record, the likelihood a person will return to court, and any other factor the Ohio General Assembly may prescribe.

Remove the requirement that the procedures for establishing the amount and conditions of bail be determined by the Supreme Court of Ohio.

ISSUE 2: Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment
To prohibit local government from allowing non-electors to vote
Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly
To amend Section 1 of Article V, Section 3 of Article X, and Section 3 of Article XVIII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio
A majority yes vote is necessary for the amendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would:

Require that only a citizen of the United States, who is at least 18 years of age and who has been a legal resident and registered voter for at least 30 days, can vote at any state or local election held in this state.

Prohibit local governments from allowing a person to vote in local elections if they are not legally qualified to vote in state elections.

Please VOTE YES on November 8th!