Cary public hearing on IRV

From FairVote

The Cary Town Council has a public hearing on Instant Runoff Voting set for March 12. IRV allows voters to rank candidates, prevents low-turnout runoffs, and saves taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars. In 2007, Cary taxpayers saved more than $28,000 with instant runoff voting, by avoiding a separate runoff in District B! Savings in a citywide runoff would be much higher.

In 2007 exit polls, only 28% of Cary voters wanted to keep the previous system where voters could only vote for one candidate. 81% found instant runoff voting very easy to understand.

IRV has been endorsed by the NC Libertarian Party and the NC League of Women Voters.  The system also has strong support from the State Board of Elections.

Cary was one of two municipalities that participated in a test of IRV. According to sources, the council is "undecided" on  continuing the pillot program for another election. FairVoteNC is urging Cary residents to turn out in numbers for the public hearing, and to call, write or e-mail  town council members (council@townofcary.org) to express support

The hearing is March 12 at 6:30 pm in the council chambers at 316 N Academy St

More info at NCVotes123.com.