(DAYTON, OH—7/25/23) – On Sunday, July 23, CAIR-Ohio held a community dinner at the Islamic Center of Centerville encouraging the community to vote NO on Issue 1 for the August special election.
This event gathered Dayton area Muslims to inform them about Issue 1 and what is at stake with this election. CAIR-Ohio shared educational materials and initiated meaningful discussions about the need to protect citizen-led ballot initiatives by voting no.
Issue 1 aims to permanently end majority rule in Ohio by increasing the passing requirement for a ballot initiative from a simple majority (50% + 1) to a supermajority (60%), which threatens the sacred principle of “one person, one vote.” If an issue needs 60 percent to pass, what that really means is that 40 percent of voters can veto the will of the majority on any issue.
If enacted, this legislation will undermine Ohio’s constitutional amendment process, impose minority rule, and rob us of our ability to make decisions that affect the Muslim community.
“CAIR-Ohio urges you to Vote NO on Issue 1. It is our right and responsibility as Muslims to make our opinions heard, and participating in the election is a demonstration of our dedication to creating a better future for our communities,” said CAIR-Ohio Outreach Director Victoria Hickcox.
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