Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd
Greetings,
As most know Issue 3 is on the ballot to change the Ohio Constitution in order to legalize the sale and usage of marijuana. This is historic and important legislation regardless of which side of the issue you are on.
My purpose is NOT to tell you how to vote. It is to ENCOURAGE you TO VOTE.
Our West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church has taken a stand on Issue 3. -- Below you will find the link to the Conference web site.
While churches and non-profits are not permitted to take stands on which candidates to vote for, we should certainly make information available on legislation that deals with social justice issues. There is a lot of information being promoted about Issue 3 - some of it very emotional.
I believe one of the most important things any of us can do is to be thoroughly informed on Issue 3. I encourage you to read this and to share it with your church members before November 3rd. This link from the West Ohio Conference web site is recommended to help us be thoroughly informed. United Methodist Response to Issue 3.
In Christ,
Rev. Dr. Scot Ocke
District Superintendent
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