Question 1 on the June 8th Ballot

As signs of the 'political season' get stuck in the ground all over the place, literally turning Maine into a temporary state of the way life shouldn't be, it is hard to keep track of everything one needs to know to make an informed decision with their voting privilege.

Question 1 on the ballot:  

Do you want to reject the new law that lowers Maine's income tax and replaces that revenue by making changes to the sales tax?

Click here to learn more and be a better informed voter.  This site explains in greater detail than what you see in the media, BOTH sides of the issue.

A vote is not just going in and marking a ballot based on 'What you heard...'  it is a privilege and right that good people have given their lives for to allow us this opportunity.   We should at least do the homework.

 The following explains each question in greater detail and is put out by the State of Maine. 

Citizen’s Guide to the Referendum Election

The Citizen's Guide includes a list of the referendum questions, the legislation each question represents, a summary of the intent and content of the legislation, an explanation of the significance of a “yes” or “no” vote, an analysis of the debt service on any bond issues, and an estimate of the fiscal impact of each referendum question on revenues, appropriations and allocations. (click preferred format for viewing)

Citizen's Guide (pdf version)              Citizen's Guide (word doc.)

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