Last year I was all about the local council elections. With the focus this year on the Presidential Election, Queen City Survey has not had much election news to pass along. I will say three things . . .
1.) Vote!
Downtown Resident’s Council email had some great links for some basic information. Check out their website link at the right.
2.) Issue 8 - Proportional Response
I have been trying to put down my thoughts on Proportional Response in some clear, concise way. I can’t. I’ve been working on a post for over a month. In short, I am not for it. I think looking at electing council via a ward system and with some at-large members has merit (as has been proposed and discussed) but I do not agree with Proportional Response. I do not, in the end, think it serves the greater good. I honestly think it benefits minor fringe candidates. I am voting no on Issue 8.
3.) Television
The plus side of the elections is that Bravo is airing one of my favorite shows, The West Wing.
In my opposition to Issue 8, I never stated that I would support a ward-style system. The current way of electing the council isn't great, but PR clearly isn't it.
ReplyDeleteI hope I didn't imply that you did Steve. And I am not sold on a ward system either but I certainly think looking at it and deciding on a comprehensive plan makes sense. Just glad PR went down. I was worried for a bit because it was ahead.
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