From: Sarah Nicholson [snicholson@woodardcurran.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 3:36 PM
To: 'rule-comments@sec.gov'
Subject: S7-19-03

I support the SEC's proposed rule #S7-19-03. Shareholders' ability to
nominate Director candidates will make for better corporate governance and
rebuild confidence in the investment markets. I also urge the SEC to
strengthen the proposed rule by incorporating the enhancements recommended
by the National Coalition for Corporate Reform of which the Maine State
Treasurer is a member.

Thank you.

Sarah Nicholson, P.E.
Project Manager
Woodard & Curran
One Merchants Plaza
Bangor, Maine  04401
(207)-945-5105; (207) 945-5492 (fax) snicholson@woodardcurran.com