Right to Free speech (Bill of Rights):
*Speak out, e.g., during citizen comments at Paris Selectmen's meetings, 2nd & 4th Mondays;
*Publish written comments in books, pamphlets, flyers; e.g., "Behind Closed Doors, Politics in a Small Town," written by Barbara N. Payne.
*Publish protests via public or private media; e.g., 44 Paris citizens gathered 611 signatures of voters, tax payers, and citizens for an open letter to Paris selectmen, expressing their outrage at the selectmen's action on June 22. Money was raised to place ads in the Advertiser Democrat (pub. 7-9-09) and Sun Journal (pub. 7-10-09).
Right to Protest (Bill of Rights):
* Post or carry signs
Right to Assembly (Bill of Rights):
* Participate in a rally or demonstration
Right of Grievance (Bill of Rights) :
* Sign, or sponsor a citizen petition to express a grievance or request , with or without legal counsel; (FYI - legal forms available at town office.)
Elected Officials:
*Contact Paris Selectmen:
Ray Glover, phone (207) 743-8120; Lloyd "Skip" Herrick, phone (207) 743-0609; Chairman David Ivey, phone (207) 890-1952; Troy Ripley, phone (207) 890-1956 or (207) 743-6445; Glen Young, phone (207) 400-7454 or (207) 743-9427.
VOTE EVERY SINGLE TIME
*Voter registration cards available, for free, at Town Office.
