FIVE PATHWAYS TO CHANGE
Each referendum measure empowers Williamsburg County citizens to reshape government structure, demand transparency, improve services, protect our agricultural character, and ensure fair decision-making. Together, they reset the power dynamic.
Every signature represents a citizen committed to reclaiming power and reshaping their government. We're working together to gather 2,850 registered voter signatures for each referendum measure.
This referendum petition seeks to restructure the form of county government to improve accountability and transparency in county administration. By reimagining how government is organized, we can ensure that leadership truly serves the people, not special interests.
Improves accountability by restructuring government decision-making processes
Increases transparency in county administration and operations
Empowers communities to shape their local government structure
Ensures leadership is responsive to citizens, not special interests
Requires 2,850 registered voter signatures
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This referendum requires council members serving on utility and non-governmental boards to provide access to meeting minutes and enable virtual participation options. Transparency isn't optionalβit's essential to accountable government.
Guarantees meeting minutes are accessible to the public
Enables virtual participation so residents can attend meetings remotely
Covers all boards including utility and quasi-governmental bodies
Prevents secret decisions that affect the entire community
Requires 2,850 registered voter signatures
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This referendum seeks to establish an independent board of land use appeals with authority to review and potentially reverse or modify previous land use permits and authorizations. Fair process protects neighborhoods and ensures decisions serve the community, not just developers.
Creates independent board to review land use decisions
Can reverse unfair permits that harm neighborhoods or violate fairness
Protects community character and residents' neighborhoods
Ensures fair decision-making based on law and community needs
Requires 2,850 registered voter signatures
π₯ Download Petition FormThis referendum seeks to establish a multi-purpose special purpose district encompassing recreation, conservation, and utilities services. Coordinated management means better planning, reduced redundancy, and improved service delivery for all residents.
Coordinates services for recreation, conservation, and utilities
Improves planning with unified management and goals
Reduces redundancy and improves efficiency in county services
Better serves residents with more coordinated community support
Requires 2,850 registered voter signatures
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This referendum seeks to roll back and repeal large-scale commercial solar projects in Williamsburg County to protect agricultural heritage and residential character. Our county's agricultural and community identity mattersβwe can pursue sustainable energy while preserving the land use that defines our communities.
Rolls back existing solar projects that impact agricultural and residential areas
Repeals solar development permits that harm local character and land use
Protects agricultural land from future large-scale industrial solar development
Ensures local control over what happens to our land and communities
Requires 2,850 registered voter signatures
π₯ Download Petition FormWe need 2,850 signatures per referendum measure from registered Williamsburg County voters. Your signature helps put these transformative measures on the ballot and gives citizens the power to approve them.