The Secretary of State’s Office hosted a series of eight Public Hearings during August and September to give Mississippians the opportunity to express their opinions regarding the Initiative measures to be decided in the November 3, 2015 General Election. Approximately 1,600 Mississippians attended the hearings with more than 100 individuals speaking either in support of, or against, Initiative Measure #42 and/or Alternative Measure #42A. A professional transcript of each hearing is posted on the individual hearing pages.
Individuals may also submit written comments by emailing to: initiatives@sos.ms.gov
All hearings will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m.
Mississippi e-center - JSU
Hernando - August 13
Gale Center
Tupelo - August 17
The Link Center
Meridian - August 20
Temple Theatre - Ballroom
Cleveland - August 27
Bologna Center
Hattiesburg - September 1
Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center
Gulfport - September 3
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center-WINGS Theatre
Brookhaven - September 8
MS School of the Arts - Lampton Auditorium