The notion of an "NEA sponsored government" does sound bad.  Exactly how does that happen though, other than making it up?  It's one organization that doesn't have all that much money or staff.
On the other hand, this "Initiative by the citizens" is backed by people that will rarely set foot in the state, and probably have another agenda.
Again....why can't you speak to your Assembly and push them to do what needs to be as it happens?
Is representative government something you don't believe in?