Thread by @nwprogressive

King County Council currently taking up our proposal to move elections for twelve county offices to #evenyears. #walex @KCCKohlWelles is speaking in favor, saying she strongly supports it.

Now, @KccClaudia is explaining how we will see better and more diverse turnout for our county-level offices if we adopt this charter amendment. #walex

Councilmember @reagandunn calls the proposal “thoughtful” and “well-intentioned” but argues that having more people voting doesn’t necessarily mean we have a more “informed” electorate. 🙁 We disagree: A smaller electorate doesn’t equal a more informed electorate.

A hearty endorsement of the amendment was just offered by @CMGirmayZahilay, who conveyed his enthusiasm for the amendment. #waelex

EVEN-YEAR ELECTIONS AMENDMENT PASSES!

7-2 final vote. #waelex

Thank you, @KccClaudia and @KingCountyWA Council!

Now we head to the ballot! Voters will have the final say in November.

If you are interested in being part of the coalition to pass even-year elections, please let us know.

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