Discussion and consideration of fair elections systems, including alternatives to winner-take-all election systems, like IRV and proportional representation methods, and systems integrity - like v-v-p-b and audits. We meet in Bellingham WA - this e-list is intended to complement our face-to-face meetings.
Mission Statement:
"Whatcom Fair Voting is a non-partisan grassroots group of citizens working to promote the integrity of the electoral process by:
* studying improvements to the electoral process;
* encouraging full participation;
* informing the public and elected officials on voting issues;
* supporting safeguards to ensure voting accuracy and accountability; &
* monitoring elections legislation"
Subscription is open, but good behavior is required, and reasonable participation is expected. The rules:
* stay non-partisan;
* be courteous and respectful;
* stay on topic; and
* do not forward entire articles.