Democracy is at the forefront of today’s political debate. Alameda is no exception.
Alameda’s plurality voting system allows top vote-getters to win, even when a majority of voters did not vote for them. And lopsided expenditures contribute to the impression that the election of certain candidates is inevitable. There are ways, however, to ensure that a minority of voters or big-monied interests do not control the outcome of our elections.
This month the Alameda League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering voters, is hosting a two-part online forum to educate voters about ways in which democracy can be strengthened in Alameda.
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