RankedBallotsWindsor

We're a citizen-led, non-partisan group trying to bring a small, simple change that would make Windsor's elections more fair, diverse and friendly.

[Unlock Democracy Canada @UnlockDemCA]

Double header tonight!!

5pm Eastern: @fairvote USA is hosting a webinar with Andrew Yang about Ranked Choice Voting: https://t.co/RzDnigi5Pz

7pm Eastern: We're hosting the first session of our 2022 speakers series, featuring @DesmondCole!
https://t.co/cvwc28raWG

[Ranked Ballot Initiative of Toronto (RaBIT) @TorontoRaBIT]

Can you tell us why there was no live-stream for the public (during a pandemic) and why Ontarians from across the province were not allowed to speak to the committee re #rankedballots? Do you support your govt’s #localchoice ban?

#ONpoli @meslin

[Unlock Democracy Canada @UnlockDemCA]

Action Alert 2 ➸ Contact your Ontario MPP! Remember, they don't need to actually support ranked ballots. They just need to believe that local elected councils should have Local Choice, and that ranked ballots shouldn't be BANNED. Find yer MPP here: https://t.co/onlfvxxchm

[dave meslin, KC @meslin]

... and two more today, and the day has barely begun! Brand new Notion of Motion being put forward by @cityofbarrie councillors @annmariekungl + @GaryHarveyWard7. 💥 #LocalChoice #ONpoli @Andrea_Khanjin

[dave meslin, KC @meslin]

... and ANOTHER one today, from @MayorPtbo / @DianeNTherrien: https://t.co/MTgJjGcCwx #ONpoli @DaveSmithPtbo

[dave meslin, KC @meslin]

#ldnont is the coolest city in Canada. First municipality to ditch First-Past-the-Post, and now the first city to officially fight back against the provincial government's attack on local democracy. https://t.co/G62bca1jLC

[dave meslin, KC @meslin]

The second response was from @OntarioGreens leader @MikeSchreiner! Thanks Mike for being a democracy champion! You've been with us every step of the way.

https://t.co/coupa9umgX

[dave meslin, KC @meslin]

The first Ontario party leader to respond to my question was @ontario_liberal leader @StevenDelDuca. It's great to see the Libs standing up for local choice and local democracy! Thnx Steve. 💥

https://t.co/EfqcVy0WhP

[CBC London @CBCLondon]

'Not a single municipality asked for this': London reacts to Ford's move to end ranked-ballot voting https://t.co/yUcZcHwGJi

[Unlock Democracy Canada @UnlockDemCA]

URGENT: Doug Ford just announced plans to BAN ranked ballots in Ontario. London would be forced to switch back to First-Past-the-Post and the results of two referendums (Kingston+Cambridge) would be overturned. Join us on Monday to learn why this matters: https://t.co/6AV1Nd24La

[dave meslin, KC @meslin]

4. Why is this so urgent, today? Because Doug Ford's government has just announced, minutes ago, that they're planning to force London to switch back to First Past the Post and ban all Ontario's 444 cities from switching to a more democratic voting system.
https://t.co/Qkf7nX52wr

[dave meslin, KC @meslin]

3. I'll be joined by an INCREDIBLE line-up of voices from London, including the City Clerk, the city's first female Black councillor, two deputy mayors, the President of @ULLdn and the MPP who started it all!

[dave meslin, KC @meslin]

1. This is the most important thread I've written in years. Please RT. Two years ago, London City Council became the first government in Canada to ditch First-Past-the-Post. The results were astounding. Take a moment to watch this short video:
https://t.co/rOKwtAzyAA

[RankedBallotsWindsor @123Windsor]

With less than 20% of the votes cast...

[Zander Broeckel @zbroeckel800]

While results aren’t official just yet, it appears Jeewen Gill is the new Ward 7 councillor for the @CityWindsorON #cklw @AM800News

[Unlock Democracy Canada @UnlockDemCA]

This incredible!! Go @cityburlington!! Amazing and bold leadership from @MariannMeedWard + council. @TorontoRaBIT (cc: @JohnTory @anabailaoTO @CllrCrawford)

[Unlock Democracy Canada @UnlockDemCA]

Great to see 100+ RSVPs already, for tonight's Zoom session! 💥 Hope you can join us. RSVP: https://t.co/TKWqhQ9Qr7

[@Sauga960AM @sauga960am]

With 2 by-elections coming up & speculations of a snap provincial election.
Does your vote really count? Join @RyanGurcharn & Alan Kan @theKantastic @ 7pm as they dive into ranked ballots w/Author @meslin and whether school trustees should be elected w/PDSB Trustee @NokhaDakroub

[RankedBallotsWindsor @123Windsor]

This could be us

[dave meslin, KC @meslin]

4/4 It's fascinating to see how Ontario's medium-sized cities (London, Kingston, Cambridge) are taking a lead on this, while our largest cities languish in risk-averse stagnation. Mid-size cities like #BurlON are driving innovation in Ontario! #Onpoli https://t.co/4wCPp851iY

[dave meslin, KC @meslin]

1/4 Great to see @cityburlington councillors looking at Ranked Ballots today, as an option for their next local election! See agenda item 4.4: https://t.co/KOFHh0lyPH

[Samantha Power @SamanthaJPower]

Hey #Massachusetts. Exciting that ranked-choice voting will be on our ballot this Nov. More choices (very American). More incentive not to campaign negatively. More non-traditional candidates encouraged to run (removes fear of being a spoiler). More democracy!