Concurrence Proposal on Representation/Election Process (LWV Sacramento County)

Concurrence Proposal on Representation/Election Process (LWV Sacramento County)

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Type: 
Research & Studies

Position in Brief: Support election methods at each level of government that encourage participation, are verifiable and auditable and enhance representation for all voters.”

From the proposal letter (see attachment for full proposal including background and rationale):

Leagues that did studies and consensus discovered no electoral method is perfect. However, some are better than others at representing voters and creating more opportunities for women and under-represented voters. These Leagues recommended election methods as a result of their studies as well as criterion for evaluating a method and best practices.

This concurrence position does NOT support any particular election method but rather supports the LWV goals for “an open, governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive.” It allows for Leagues to use the position to evaluate or propose electoral options. In many jurisdictions, options are needed as remedies to voting rights lawsuits that seek minority representation.

League to which this content belongs: 
Diablo Valley