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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · 2d

We'll be tabling about #RankedChoiceVoting at the #NoKings rally October 18 to support empowering voters & protecting #democracy!

Stop by & let's talk #RCV! ##nokingsprotest

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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · 8d

Great conversation w/ @prorepcoalition yesterday about reforms to protect & expand #democracy!

#ProportionalRepresentation & #RankedChoiceVoting are key solutions!

Thank you to everyone who made it!

Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · 17d

All of these respected community organizations support #RankedChoiceVoting for Sacramento's local elections!

We are EACH & ALL asking our elected representatives to do the right thing: Let voters choose whether to adopt #RCV!

For City Council elections & County office elections!

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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · 20d

"The Democratic Party of Sacramento County wholeheartedly supports adopting #RankedChoiceVoting for Sacramento's local elections.

"We look forward to working with coalition partners to continue supporting this important upgrade for #Sacramento "

- Andrés Ramos, Chair, @sacdems

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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · 21d

Rebooting Democracy: Reform & Representation in California

Date: Sep 30 • 5:30 pm

Location: 1425 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816

www.eventbrite.com/e/rebooting-...

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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · 22d

Excited to acknowledge our very own Silvia Rodriguez was recently elected President of Hornets Policy and Politics Alumni!

In addition to being an extraordinary advocate for #RankedChoiceVoting, Silvia has also been a dedicated public servant & leader in @sacstatealumni!

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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · 23d

Rebooting Democracy: Reform & Representation in California

Date: Sep 30 • 5:30 pm

Location: 1425 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816

www.eventbrite.com/e/rebooting-...

Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · 23d

Link in comments!

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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · 24d

Check it out, we've announced our full line-up of speakers!

Join our special Q&A about protecting & expanding #democracy!

It's free, but seats are limited.. Register today!

Date: Sep 30 • 5:30 pm

Location: 1425 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816

Rebooting Democracy: Reform & Representation in California

Join us at CLARA Auditorium for a lively discussion about revamping democracy in California - it's time for change!

www.eventbrite.com

Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · 27d

"This system ( #RankedChoiceVoting ) will give voters a more meaningful way to express their preferences, provide more choices, and encourages candidates to consider the full range of community issues and discourage negative campaigning."

- Lynn Lenzi, President, North Natomas Community Coalition

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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · 28d

Our coalition continues to grow! All of these local community organizations support #RankedChoiceVoting for Sacramento's local elections!

We all know the City of Sacramento & County of Sacramento need #RCV to make elections fair, equitable, & accountable to community needs!

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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · 28d

Excited to announce the North Natomas Community Coalition has voted to join our coalition supporting #RankedChoiceVoting for Sacramento's local elections!

Neighborhood leaders know #Sacramento needs to adopt #RCV to make elections inclusive & accountable to the full range of community priorities!

Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · 29d

Rebooting Democracy: Reform & Representation in California

Join us at CLARA Auditorium for a lively discussion about revamping democracy in California - it's time for change!

www.eventbrite.com

Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · 29d

Great summer of tabling at farmers markets about #RankedChoiceVoting! As we head into Fall, there will be other opportunities to learn & talk about #RCV

For starters, join our panel event Sept 30th, at 5:30pm at 1425 24th Street.. Live Q&A about protecting & expanding #democracy!

Link in comments

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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · Sep 7

Rebooting Democracy: Reform & Representation in California

Date: Sep 30 • 5:30 pm

Location: 1425 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816

www.eventbrite.com/e/rebooting-...

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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · Sep 7

Join us Sept 30th, at 5:30pm, at CLARA Auditorium at 1425 24th Street, in midtown #Sacramento !

Q&A about reforms to protect & expand representative #democracy!

Link in comments for details and registration

Admission is free!

#RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #ProportionalRepresentation

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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thank you, Sacramento Daily Press, for covering our effort to support #RankedChoiceVoting for #sacramento 's local elections!

#RCV allows voters to choose their representatives!

While Parties Battle Over Maps, One Sacramento Group Works to Empower Voters

At a time when so much of the national conversation about elections is consumed by partisan map-making and power plays, Rosa and his team are offering something different: neighbors volunteering their...

sacdailypress.com

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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · Sep 5

We give presentations, workshops and Q&A's to continue raising awareness of #RankedChoiceVoting! It's about education.. The data show clearly, #Sacramento needs #RCV to make its local elections fair, equitable & accountable!

Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · Sep 5

Rebooting Democracy: Reform & Representation in California

Date: Sep 30 • 5:30 pm

Location: 1425 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816

www.eventbrite.com/e/rebooting-...

Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join our live Q&A about #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation w/ prorepcoalition 's Caledon Myers, LWV's Paula Lee & @protectdemocracy 's Ben Raderstorf!

Link in comments for details & registration!

Tuesday, September 30th, at 5:30pm at 1425 24th Street in midtown!

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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · Sep 4

Our work is simple. We look to the #data & we compare Sacramento's current election process to #RankedChoiceVoting in other cities

The data are clear. Adopting #RCV would significantly improve voter participation & equitable representation in Sac's local elections

We just look at the numbers

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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · Sep 3

You're invited! Admission is free but seats are limited.. Register today!

Rebooting Democracy: Reform & Representation in California

Date: Sep 30 • 5:30 pm

Location: 1425 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816

Rebooting Democracy: Reform & Representation in California

Join us at CLARA Auditorium for a lively discussion about revamping democracy in California - it's time for change!

www.eventbrite.com

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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · Aug 26

Progress starts w/ dialogue..

We're proud to partner w/ the Stonewall Democratic Club of Greater Sacramento, to support #RankedChoiceVoting for Sacramento's local elections!

Our coalition partners know our City & County need #RCV to make elections fair, equitable, inclusive & accountable!

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Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · Aug 21

"The Town & Country Democratic Club fully supports and encourages the adoption of #RankedChoiceVoting for Sacramento’s local elections, including City and County. #RCV will support greater, more equitable voter participation in elections.”

- Earl Lagomarsino, Club President

Better Ballot Sacramento @betterballotsac.bsky.social · Aug 21

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