Citizens' Initiative Review
A Citizens' Initiative Review (CIR) is a process in which a group of everyday citizens comes together to evaluate a proposed ballot measure or policy. This group, selected to reflect the community’s diversity, examines the initiative, hears from experts and proponents, and discusses its potential impacts. After thorough deliberation, they produce a report summarizing their findings and opinions, which is then shared with the public to inform voters. The goal is to provide a balanced, informed perspective to help citizens make better decisions at the polls.
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The Citizens Initiative Review (CIR) is a democratic process that allows a group of everyday citizens to evaluate and report on proposed ballot measures, such as new laws or constitutional amendments. A randomly selected panel of citizens gathers to study the issue, hear from experts, and discuss its implications. They then produce a summary of their findings and provide an impartial report, which is distributed to voters. The goal is to help the public make informed decisions by providing a balanced, comprehensive view of the proposal before it appears on the ballot.