Yes! Kingston

On October 22 2018 Kingston voted 63% YES in a referendum on the use of Ranked Ballots. On December 18 2018 #YGK City Council adopted a resolution to do so.

[Yes! Kingston @123YGK]

The Ford government has backed down from unpopular announcements before if there is enough of a push back.

Please call Premier Ford’s office at 416-325-1941 to ask he respect the use of ranked ballots in #ygk.

You can also sign petitions like this one: https://t.co/YbE6V6PmOC

[Yes! Kingston @123YGK]

KINGSTON EVEN HAD A WHOLE REFERENDUM ABOUT IT THAT WON WITH 63% AND THEN FORD JUST STOPPED THE WHOLE THING IN THE FINAL LINES OF A BILL THAT WAS ABOUT DEALING WITH COVID

[Unlock Democracy Canada @UnlockDemCA]

Ontario's cities are incredibly diverse yet their Councils are stuck in the past. Male & Pale. Only 4 female mayors in the largest 32, and BIPOC almost non-existent. Yet today, the Ont gov is banning ranked ballots, one of the best tools we have to improve election outcomes.

[Global Kingston @CKWS_TV]

A motion urging council to support Kingston's choice for ranked balloting in the next civic election passed almost unanimously at Tuesday night's council meeting. #ygk

https://t.co/eER7RfgkZn

[Yes! Kingston @123YGK]

Referendum results in Kingston and Cambridge demonstrate that when the public is consulted, they ask for ranked ballots.

[Yes! Kingston @123YGK]

This is a great thread from Dave on how the Ford government is going to great lengths to ban ranked ballots with as little consultation from the public as possible.

[dave meslin, KC @meslin]

1. Five US cities held referendums yesterday, asking voters if they want to switch to ranked ballots. And all five voted YES! Not surprising, since we have the same track record here in Ontario, winning every referendum so far. US DETAILS: https://t.co/6mgiN4W3Cq @AMOPolicy

[Yes! Kingston @123YGK]

Yesterday was a big day for ranked ballots: In #ygk, council defended ranked ballots in the face of Doug Ford's attack.
And in the U.S. election, all five cities that had ballot initiatives chose to switch to ranked ballots.

[RepresentWomen @RepresentWomen]

‼ UPDATE ‼ #RankedChoiceVoting ballot initiatives are likely to have passed in the following five cities:

#Boulder, CO; #Bloomington, MN; #Minnetonka, MN; #Albany, CA; #Eureka, CA

[Yes! Kingston @123YGK]

Thanks to everyone who signed our petition. Kingston city council passed the motion reaffirming its commitment to ranked ballots last night. #ygk #ygkc

[Bryan Paterson @MayorPaterson]

Tonight #ygkc will discuss funding that would make it possible for Lionhearts to operate out of Stages. We'll also look at a motion that would reaffirm council's commitment to ranked ballots as well as a number of committee reports. Tune-in live at 7pm: https://t.co/0lh1m888K1

[Robert Kiley @robert_kiley]

I have a good deal of respect for @SteveClarkPC. I believe, as a former mayor, he listens to and appreciates local government.

That's why I'm asking him to continue to allow City Halls to make decisions about municipal elections, not Queen's Park.

#onpoli #ygk #Bill218

[Robert Kiley @robert_kiley]

RT if you agree!

Ranked ballots are a fair, effective, democratic tool, which promote diversity and civility (and are employed w/ success by all of Canada’s major political parties)!

That's what my motion with @JimNeill3 argues. #ygk #onpoli #Bill218

https://t.co/cJvCC7OWz8

[Councillor Lisa Kearns @Ward2Lisa]

@sarah_harmer @123YGK Burlington Council just voted to request that the Minister remove the changes from Bill 218. We want the right to allow our residents to review how their representatives are voted in.

[Kristin Lawlor @KristinLawlor1]

Take Action https://t.co/HJWN6QXaui via @123YGK

[Yes! Kingston @123YGK]

The previous #ygk city council voted to hold a referendum for Ranked Ballots.

Residents campaigned for Ranked Ballots.

63% chose Ranked Ballots.

The current council voted to implement Ranked Ballots.

Kingston, don't let all that be thrown away:

https://t.co/a0RhYDaMLo

[Yes! Kingston @123YGK]

Decisions about Kingston elections should be made by Kingston voters and Kingston City Council, not by one line buried deep in provincial legislation. Sign if you agree:
https://t.co/a0RhYDaMLo

[Yes! Kingston @123YGK]

Municipalities are expressing their frustration at Doug Ford's attack on local democracy. London and Mono have already passed motions. Motions in Barrie and Burlington are on the way. The #ygk motion will be debated tomorrow. Add your voice:
https://t.co/a0RhYCTbTQ

[Sarah Harmer @sarah_harmer]

Kingston residents- I know we already voted 63% in favour of Ranked Ballots, but please sign this petition to reinforce your support! City council is bringing this motion tomorrow night. #ygk https://t.co/DobVkssmrJ via @123YGK

[Yes! Kingston @123YGK]

You can also show Kingston City Council you support ranked ballots by signing this petition: https://t.co/a0RhYCTbTQ

[Yes! Kingston @123YGK]

Tomorrow, @JonathanRose of Queen's University, @LeaWestlake of Fair Vote Kingston, and @baronin140 of Yes Kingston will be presenting to #ygk city council to support @robert_kiley motion supporting ranked ballots and local choice.

[Yes! Kingston @123YGK]

@michaelcwheeler Kingston City Council will be voting on its motion on Tuesday.

Please show support for the motion by signing our petition that will be presented at that meeting.

https://t.co/a0RhYCTbTQ

[Yes! Kingston @123YGK]

@meslin Here in Kingston @robert_kiley will be introducing a motion at Tuesday's council meeting.

In case you are interested in the wording of the motion, it can be found on page 17 of the meeting agenda.

https://t.co/ePykyfVJEp