Bring Ranked Choice Voting to Waltham

Schedule

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

First Parish Church (Waltham, Massachusetts) | Waltham, MA

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Waltham deserves elections where winners earn broad support, and every voter can cast their vote in line with their values without "wasting" it. This launch event is the start of a citywide effort to bring Ranked Choice Voting to Waltham. We'll cover what RCV is, why it's gaining momentum across Massachusetts, and what it will take to move a proposal forward here—then we'll organize into teams and leave with clear next steps.
What to expect
Quick "RCV 101" and how it works
Why Waltham, why now
Local campaign plan + timeline
Breakout groups: council outreach, coalition building, comms, volunteers
Sign up to help (or just come learn)
Agenda
6:30–6:45 — Arrival + sign-in
6:45–7:10 — RCV 101 + Waltham context
7:10–7:30 — Community voices / Q&A
7:30–8:10 — Breakouts: pick a team + next steps
8:10–8:30 — Commitments + upcoming dates
Accessibility
The sanctuary/parish hall and restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Parking
First Parish has two small parking lots (Church St and School St). On-street parking is usually available, and a municipal garage is a short walk away.
The city's Church Street public lot is nearby and includes disabled parking.
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First Parish Church (Waltham, Massachusetts), 50 Church St,Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

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