Referendum on Code Refresh Petition

City of Richmond Referendum Petition – Volunteer Instructions

Thank you for volunteering to help gather signatures for our referendum petition. Your role is to ensure every signature is collected accurately, legally, and respectfully. A properly completed petition protects every voter’s voice.

Before You Begin

  1. Fill out our volunteer petition form to help keep track of petitions and match you to people in your neighborhood wanting to sign a petition. We have plenty of petition clipboards ready made! You will be contacted with a way to pick one up OR we might be able to deliver to you.
  2. Want to print your own? Important PRINTING note: Use legal-size petitions for printing. Pages 1-2 of the pdf must be printed as front and back! Easiest is to go to FedEx, etc. as they have legal sized paper. But make sure you are enrolled in the volunteer form above so we can send you people who want to sign that are in your neighborhood!
    Click here for the PETITION FOR A CODE REFRESH REFERENDUM.
  3. Read the petition completely.
  4. Be familiar with the referendum question so you can explain it factually.
  5. Never misrepresent the purpose of the petition.
  6. Carry only approved petition forms.

Who May Sign

Only 1. qualified registered voters (non minors) who 2. reside in the jurisdiction where the referendum will be held may sign.
Please ask each time if they 1. are registered to vote and 2. if they reside in Richmond City.

How to Collect Signatures

  1. Explain the purpose of the petition.
  2. Ask the voter to read the petition before signing, or explain it to them. 
  3. Ensure the voter personally signs the petition.
  4. Have the voter print their name, provide their residential address, and date the signature where required.
  5. Review the entry before the voter leaves to make sure all required information is complete and legible.

Important Rules

  • Never sign for another person.
  • Never alter a voter’s signature or information.
  • Do not pre-fill voter information.
  • Do not pressure anyone to sign.
  • Respect anyone who declines.
  • Keep petition forms secure at all times.

Circulator Responsibilities

  • Witness all signatures 
  • Complete all required circulator affidavit sections truthfully.
  • Sign any required affidavit only after completing the petition page.
  • Follow all notarization requirements if applicable.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Missing dates.
  • Illegible handwriting.
  • Incomplete addresses.
  • Using mailing addresses instead of residential addresses.
  • Allowing someone outside the jurisdiction to sign.
  • Leaving required circulator information blank.

Professional Conduct

Remain courteous and respectful at all times. Answer questions honestly. If you do not know an answer, tell the voter you will find the correct information rather than guessing.

Thank you for ensuring every valid signature is collected according to Virginia law. You are making a big difference!

Questions and Help

Call Copeland Casati at 804-515-7886, or text, or email Copeland@GreenModernkits.com

Complete each form at the bottom of the front and back, and HAVE THEM NOTARIZED

Drop off completed forms and pick up blank forms by emailing to arrange a handoff/pickup.

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