Pro/Con ballot-measure arguments due tomorrow for General Election voter guide

For publication in publicity pamphlet to be mailed to voters

PHOENIX – Pro and Con arguments regarding ballot measures for the upcoming General Election are due to the Secretary of State's Office by 5 p.m. on July 7. Qualifying arguments received by that time will be printed inside a publicity pamphlet to be mailed to voters in advance of the statewide General Election on Nov. 2. Proposals to appear on the ballot can be viewed here: www.azsos.gov/election/2010/General/BallotMeasures.htm

Submit arguments (or drop them off in person) to:

Arizona Secretary of State's Office
Election Services
1700 W. Washington St., 7th Floor
Phoenix , AZ 85007

OR

Arizona Secretary of State's Office
Arizona State Complex Building |
400 W. Congress, Room 252
Tucson, AZ 85701
E-mail arguments to: elections@azsos.gov

Arguments in favor of or opposition to ballot questions may not exceed 300 words. Submittal fees are $100, though that cost is reduced to $75 if the argument is submitted electronically (via CD or e-mail – no PDFs) along with the paper copy. To ensure accuracy, the Secretary of State's Office recommends that arguments be submitted electronically (Word format only).

Arguments must be signed and notarized, and will be published exactly as written. No faxed signatures will be accepted. For arguments filed by an organization or corporation, the notarized signature of at least two executive officers is required and the organization must be identified. For arguments filed by political committees, the notarized signature of the chairman or treasurer is required and the committee must be identified.

Arguments must include the name, address or post office box, city and telephone number of the individual(s) signing. Only the name and city of those signing the argument will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

More information: Contact the Arizona Secretary of State's Office at 602-542-8683 or 1-877-843-8683.