We believe citizen control of government is essential for peace, prosperity and freedom. And we believe the citizen initiative process is imperative for citizens to truly control their government.

What We Do

Citizens in Charge works with activists, legislators, media, opinion leaders and voters to protect the initiative & referendum process where it exists in 24 states and to expand the process to the 26 states where voters currently lack the initiative. Citizens in Charge Foundation works to educate the public on the benefits of citizen initiative, referendum and recall and also litigates to protect and expand those rights.

Who We Are

Citizens in Charge is every American who believes that citizens must be in charge of government. As activists, legislators, financial supporters, and opinion leaders we come together to establish the essential process whereby citizens can, when necessary, overrule their rulers. We recognize that the citizen initiative, referendum and recall shift the balance of power away from politicians and to the voters. We believe that's the American way.

Paul Jacob is President of Citizens in Charge and the Citizens in Charge Foundation.