YOUR POWER MATTERS

Get Involved in the Movement

Whether you sign a petition, volunteer to collect signatures, or share our message, you're part of a movement to reset the power dynamic in Williamsburg County. Every action counts.

Sign a Petition

Your signature on an official referendum petition counts toward the 2,850 signatures needed per measure. All signatures must be original, hand-written in blue or black ink, on official petition forms to comply with South Carolina law.

Requirements:

  • ✓ Must be a registered voter in Williamsburg County
  • ✓ Signature must be hand-written in blue or black ink
  • ✓ Must use official petition form
  • ✓ Can sign multiple petition measures if desired

Digital signatures and typed names are not accepted. All petitions must be completed with original signatures.

Deadline: Signatures must be submitted within 180 days.

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Show Your Support Online

Indicate your support for the referendums online. To officially sign the petition, you'll need to download the official forms and hand-sign them in blue or black ink.

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Official Signatures Required

Under South Carolina law, all official petition signatures must be hand-written in blue or black ink on official petition forms. Download the forms below and collect signatures in person from registered Williamsburg County voters.

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How to Sign a Petition

Four simple steps to add your voice and signature to the movement

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Download Forms

Download the official petition forms for the referendums you support. Print them out and bring them with you.

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Bring ID

Bring a valid voter ID or state-issued ID to verify you're a registered voter in Williamsburg County.

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Hand-Sign Forms

Sign the official petition forms with your hand-written signature in blue or black ink. Sign one or more measures as desired.

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Submit Forms

Return the signed forms to an authorized circulator. Your signature counts toward the 2,850 signatures needed per referendum.

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Become a Circulator

Authorized volunteer circulators collect signatures in person from registered voters. This is powerful, direct action—you're helping gather the foundation needed to put these referendums on the ballot.

📋 What Circulators Do

Collect hand-written signatures on official petition forms from registered Williamsburg County voters who support one or more of the referendum measures.

🎯 Who Can Circulate

Volunteer groups and community organizations can apply to become authorized circulators. No special credentials needed—just commitment to the mission.

💪 Impact You'll Make

Direct access to petition signatures means we can reach voters efficiently and build a coalition that shows county commissioners this movement is serious.

Become a Volunteer Circulator

Spread the Word

Awareness is everything. When more people know about these referendums, more people sign petitions and support the movement.

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Share on Social Media

Post about the referendums on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other platforms. Tell your network why you support these initiatives.

  • • Share referendum details
  • • Tag friends who care about transparency
  • • Use #WilliamsburgGovernmentReform
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Host Community Events

Organize town halls, information sessions, or community meetings to discuss the referendums with neighbors.

  • • Invite community members
  • • Discuss why these matters
  • • Have petitions available to sign
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Talk to Your Network

Personal conversations are powerful. Talk to neighbors, friends, family, and colleagues about these important initiatives.

  • • Share why you support them
  • • Answer questions
  • • Invite them to sign or volunteer

Resources & Materials

Everything you need to understand and share the referendum initiatives

📋 Official Petition Forms

REQUIRED: All signatures must be hand-written on official forms in blue or black ink

Download and print the official petition forms below. These are the only forms that satisfy South Carolina legal requirements for petition signatures. Hand-collect signatures from registered Williamsburg County voters on these official forms.

Government Restructuring Referendum

Petition for restructuring the form of county government to improve accountability and transparency.

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Government Transparency Referendum

Petition to require access to meeting minutes and virtual participation options on government boards.

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Special Purpose District Referendum

Petition to establish a multi-purpose special district for recreation, conservation, and utilities services.

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Board of Land Use Appeals Referendum

Petition to establish an independent board of land use appeals to review land use decisions.

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Roll Back Big Solar Referendum

Petition to roll back and repeal large-scale commercial solar projects, protecting agricultural land and residential character.

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Note: All petition forms must be completed with original, hand-written signatures in blue or black ink. Digital signatures and typed names are not accepted.

📄 Fact Sheets

One-page summaries of each referendum initiative with key information and talking points.

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📹 Videos & Graphics

Short videos and shareable graphics explaining each referendum and the campaign.

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✍️ Sample Posts

Ready-to-share social media posts about the referendums and how to get involved.

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📚 Full Information

Comprehensive background on each referendum, including legal and policy details.

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Questions? Contact Us

Want to sign a petition, volunteer, request materials, or have questions? We'd love to hear from you.

Email Us: campaign@lathoniabennett.org