[GPSCC-chat] IRV discussion January 7, 6 PM, Santa Clara County Citizens' Advisory Commission on Elections

[Spencer Graves]

Hello All:


       Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) is on the agenda for the January 7 
meeting of the Santa Clara County Citizens' Advisory Commission on 
Elections;  6 PM Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium, First Floor, County 
Government Center, 70 West Hedding St., San José, CA.


       I will provide more information later.  It is my understanding 
that IRV was tentatively approved for Santa Clara County several years 
ago subject to the availability of voting equipment that could support 
that.  I've heard that they now have acceptable hardware, but it may 
require a software upgrade for which there could be an additional fee.


       I'm also told that some people actively oppose IRV.  This 
includes some in the leadership of the Santa Clara County League of 
Women Voters, though the national League has endorsed it.


       I encourage you to put this on your calendar and plan to attend 
if you can.  It could make the difference in a decision on whether to 
use IRV in Santa Clara County.


       More later.
       Spencer


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