Bridging the Political Divide in Whatcom County Learning from the Portland Charter Review
Schedule
Sat Dec 14 2024 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Bellingham Public Library - Bellingham, WA | Bellingham, WA
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What if we could reverse the trend to more polarization with voting methods that gave more people a voice? Many analysts point to our winner-take-all voting methods as fertile ground for divisiveness. This program proposes a shift to a proportional voting method for Whatcom County. Portland, Oregon tried a proportional voting method in November of 2024 that aims to give all Portlanders a voice in the City Council.
This event is for elected leaders, policy makers, Whatcom County stakeholders and any interested person to take an analytical deep dive into our electoral system. Your vote will count towards our virtual breakfast menu. Doors open at 10:30 am. Program starts at 11:00 am.
Robin Ye of the Portland Charter Review Commission will talk about why Portland changed their voting method, and how it worked. The program will feature demonstration elections: “What’s for Breakfast? How will we choose a breakfast menu that will satisfy almost everyone, instead of choosing to satisfy 51%?
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Where is it happening?
Bellingham Public Library - Bellingham, WA, 210 Lottie St, Bellingham, WA 98225-4009, United States,Bellingham, WashingtonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
