The Eureka City Council cast unanimous votes on two election-related items this week, including a major change to the way residents in Humboldt County’s largest city select their representatives. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the council moved forward what’s known as ranked choice voting by introducing an ordinance to implement the method supported by Eureka voters […]
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Eureka Council to Consider Ward Maps, Implementing Ranked Choice Voting
The Eureka City Council is slated today to introduce an ordinance that will set the ball rolling on bringing a new system for electing representatives to serve behind the dais by next year’s general election. And, on another election front, the council will also have a public hearing on redrawing ward boundaries, which happens every […]
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Eureka Council to Consider Putting Ranked Choice Voting on November Ballot
The Eureka City Council will consider on June 2 placing a measure on the November ballot asking voters to amend the city charter to allow for what is known as ranked choice voting for the mayor and council seats. The council has been discussing the issue for several months and May 19 directed staff to […]