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<br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> voters who vote is approximately 50,000. So to qualify to get a measure on the ballot you would need <br /> 7,500 valid signatures. This makes if very difficult for citizens to use this charter article and to write or <br /> repeal laws. Most other states have initiative and referendum laws that only require 2%, 4% and <br /> generally fewer than 10%. We thought that 10% would be a reasonable compromise. Remember a <br /> petition initiative drive or a referendum drive is ONLY to get the matter on the ballot to LET THE <br /> VOTERS DECIDE. There is no reason to make it harder to qualify voters. <br /> Mahalo, <br /> <br /> Bett Bidleman <br /> <br /> 13-1242 Malama St. <br /> <br /> Pahoa, HI 96778 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 4/14/2008 <br />