Safe and Sane Fireworks Repeal Referendum
On February 2, 2021 by a vote of 3 to 2 the Clark County Council voted to enact Ordinance 2021-02-02 to repeal the safe and sane fireworks ordinance passed by the Clark County Council in December of 2020. The December 2020 ordinance once in effect would limit sale and use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Clark County to only those rated as safe and sane*.
The purpose of this referendum is to allow the voters in Clark County to vote on whether they support a safe and sane fireworks policy in Clark County as originally adopted by the Clark County Council in December of 2020 or if they agree the ordinance should be repealed as the County Council voted on February 2, 2021.
In order for this referendum to go to a vote of the people we must gather 27,702 signatures from registered voters in Clark County and submit them by the close of business on June 23, 2021.
By signing this referendum you are simply supporting our efforts to place this issue on the ballot for a vote of the people.
Any registered voter in Clark County is eligible to sign this petition, whether you live in a city, township or unincorporated area.
This petition and any subsequent vote of the people has no impact on any existing or future ordinance or ban in any incorporated areas of Clark County (For example, City of Vancouver, City of Camas, City of Washougal, City of Battle Ground.) This ordinance whether supported or repealed will only impact unincorporated areas of Clark County.
Directions for Completing Referendum Petition
1.) Print the referendum - Petition must be printed double sided with petition form on front and ordinance up for referendum on the back.
2.) Complete your signature under the John Doe example. Be sure to sign just as you signed your voter registration for signature verification. Be sure to include your signature, printed name, Date of Birth, Address you are registered to vote and the date you signed.
3.) Complete the Affidavit of Circulator If you are the person circulating a form for signatures or are the only person signing the petition please be sure to complete Affidavit of Circulator portion as well.
Example One: You are John Doe and you are the only one signing the petition, be sure to complete the Affidavit of Circulator portion as well as the required information for your signature.
Example Two: You are collecting signatures of registered voters in your household. Complete the Affidavit of Circulator portion as well as the required information for your signature.
Example Three: You are canvassing your neighborhood for signatures. Complete the Affidavit of Circulator portion of each form you are submitting.
4.) Submit your completed petition form(s)
Forms can be dropped off at :
Latte Da Coffee House, 205 E 39th St., Vancouver, WA 98663
Chutney's Indian Cuisine and Spices, 3000 SE 164th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98683
Heisson Store, 17510 NE 279th St., Battle Ground, WA 98604
Caffe Piccolo Paradiso, 400 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA 98607
Dough Boys Pizza - Salmon Creek
Forms can be mailed to:
9520 NE 59th St., Vancouver, WA 98662
Forms must be received by June 23, 2021.
If you are uncertain about any of these instructions, need clarification, or assistance printing the referendum properly please contact Wendy Cleveland at (360) 513-4360.
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