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The Open Access Petition group got a surge of signatures over the weekend, pushed well past the 1/2 way point and now have less than 1300 signatures remaining to put the Open Access issue to a vote of the people. Poplar Bluff City Manager, Doug Bagby, was reported in the Daily American Republic on June 6 as saying, "'roughly 2900 signatures' are needed to put the issue on the ballot." Brian Becker, owner of semo.net, stated, "Our group gathered more than 300 signatures in under 10 hours this weekend. The support for this being on the ballot is amazing."

That's right. It's an exciting milestone for our group and yet, it isn't time to celebrate yet. Of the 3000 signatures goal, we've made it past the first 1/3. Our next milestone is 1500, the half-way point.

I've heard that question a lot over the past couple of weeks. My answer is "getting more every day!" First of all, the Open Access Petition now has 500 signatures as of today. That's awesome! One sixth (1/6) of the way to our goal of 3000 after only three weeks. Our efforts are on track for 3000 in Sixty days.

Goal of 3,000 Signatures in 60 days On Schedule Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Aug 1, 2011: ​​ In one week's time, hundreds of registered voters have lent their support to the cause of Open Access to the broadband internet network in Poplar Bluff, MO. According to the Open Access Petition group, the grassroots movement gathering signatures for the campaign, the petition currently has over ten (10) percent of the 3,000 signatures required to place the issue on the ballot. Volunteers are very pleased with this progress, as this confirms the goal of 3,000 signatures in 60 days is on schedule.

We are planning on hitting the streets of Poplar Bluff to collect signatures. 500 signatures in one afternoon is possible if you help us! We are all meeting in the Bluff Estates Shopping Center in front of Artfully Framed just before 2pm. FAQ: I don't really know what to say. What can I do? No problem, we'll pair you up with someone who does and you can be there for support! Call 300-4567 and say: I'm ready to help on Sunday! FAQ: What do I need to bring? Good walking shoes. And if you have a clipboard and pen, bring those too! Call 300-4567 and say: I'm ready to help on Sunday! FAQ: I can't really walk, is there something