Tell the Rules Committee:
Vote Yes on More Choice!

Rules Committee members will decide whether or not this initiative is presented at the full Council.

This is your last opportunity to let them know YOU support More Choice San Diego, Item-2: Sub-item C: Consideration of a ballot measure proposed by More Choice San Diego regarding a Ranked Choice Voting Charter Amendment.
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You have several options to add your support on the record

IN PERSON

Complete a speaker slip located at the entrance to Council Chambers. Indicate the item you wish to speak on (Item-2: Sub-item C: Consideration of a ballot measure proposed by More Choice San Diego regarding a Ranked Choice Voting Charter Amendment) as well as other requested information. Once completed, submit it to the Committee Consultant at the box indicated near the speaker’s lectern at the front of the room.
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ONLINE

Follow the link below to the Public Comment Form.

Be sure to input “April 20, 2022”
Comment Type (select “Agenda Comment / Closed Session Comment”)
Agenda Item Number (be sure to input “Item 2 - Sub-item C”)Your Comment (Examples below)
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‍LINK: PUBLIC COMMENT FORM
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BY PHONE


Wait until the Chair introduces the item you would like to comment on, raise your hand by either tapping the “Raise Your Hand” button on your computer, tablet, or Smartphone, or by dialing *9 on your phone. You will be taken in the order in which you raised your hand. You may only speak once on a particular item.

Members of the public who wish to provide testimony via a call-in or an internet-based service option must enter the virtual speaking queue within five minutes after the conclusion of in-person public testimony or before the virtual speaking queue is exhausted, whichever occurs first. When the Committee Consultant indicates it is your turn to speak, unmute your phone by tapping the Unmute button on your computer, tablet or Smartphone, or dial *6 on your phone.

The link to join the Meeting Webinar by computer, tablet, or Smartphone is: https://sandiego.zoomgov.com/j/1617086946

‍To join by using iPhone one-tap:US: +16692545252,1617003853# To join by telephone: Dial 1-669-254 5252

When prompted, input Webinar ID: 161 708 6946#

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CONTACT A RULES COMMITTEE MEMBER!

District 1 - Joe LaCava (Vice-Chair)

[email protected]

619-236-6611

District 3 - Stephen Whitburn

[email protected]

619-236-6633

District 6 - Chris Cate

[email protected]

619-236-6616

District 7 - Raul Campillo

[email protected]

619-236-6677

District 9 - Sean Elo-Rivera (Chair)

[email protected]

619-236-6699

Not Sure Who to Contact?

If you are not sure who your council member is, you can find out here.

SAMPLE COMMENTS:

  1. I believe our differences get magnified when candidates and voters don’t have an opportunity to be heard. I support Top 5 Ranked Choice Voting because it allows for more candidate voices and more voter choices. This helps us bring more issues to the table that are otherwise marginalized.
  2. I support Top 5 Ranked Choice Voting in the general election because it allows me to fully exercise my right to vote. Being able to rank candidates means I vote honestly for the candidate I like the most without worrying about helping the candidate I like the least. I am asking you to vote “Yes” in support of this initiative.
  3. I believe every councilmember should vote in support of putting Top 5 Ranked Choice Voting on the ballot. Giving voters the opportunity to be heard by ranking candidates (and the issues they stand for) in the General Election will empower and re-energize our communities at this critical time in our democracy.
  4. Please support the Top 5 Ranked Choice Voting initiative pushed forward by More Choice San Diego. Our elections are important and this incremental change from Top 2 to Top 5 will create more competition and allow for more inclusive public debate in our communities. Too many voices are silenced in the primary that is now in early March. Top 5 would focus voters and press attention on the most viable candidates, preventing the marginalization of candidates by a large field and ensuring voters have real choice in November.
  5. As a voter, I am tired of watching two candidates tear each other down rather than talk about issues that affect San Diego. Using Ranked Choice Voting in the General Election will give us campaigns where candidates will succeed by campaigning more positively and focusing on earning my support – even if it’s my 2nd or 3rd ranking. Please vote “Yes” in support of the Top 5 RCV initiative.
  6. Top 5 with Ranked Choice Voting in the General is the best way to empower voters. Some people want to radically change our elections and eliminate the primary for the Mayor, City Council and City Attorney races; however, with 70+ county, state and federal questions still on the primary ballot, I think eliminating every primary would send a bad signal to voters. Keeping a primary when needed and using it to narrow the field to the top 5 candidates is the best way to give voters more power without taking away any voting opportunities.
  7. I believe every councilmember should vote in support of Top 5 Ranked Choice Voting. Pairing ranked choice voting with a top-five primary allows more candidates to move on to the general election, making it more competitive where the most voters participate. This proposal would create more diverse elections and better representation without disenfranchising voters. Please vote “Yes” in support of the proposal from More Choice San Diego.