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Townhall
Salem HRP Hearing
by VCMA Actions & Events
When
Finished
Where
Massachusetts State House, Room A-2
24 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02133-1099
United States of America
description
Salem HRP Hearing time and directions
WHEN:
- Tuesday, September 15th, 1:00 PM ET
WHERE:
- Attend virtually - broadcast on the state legislature's website here
- Attend in person at Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02133, USA, Room A-2. In-building instructions here.
Reminder: What RCV means for Salem
After Salem voters approve their referendum (after the HRP passes) and this RCV Home Rule Petition is implemented, Salem voters will enjoy the following from RCV:
- One trip to the polls instead of two with the elimination of preliminary elections.
- The significant cost saving associated with eliminating the preliminary elections, and a little more breathing room for the city clerk's office.
- Competitive, constructive RCV general elections for Mayor
- Similar RCV elections for 7 ward specific councilors
- The best representation for the most voters through proportional ranked choice voting elections for the 4 at-large city councilors and the 6 school committee members elected three at a time every two years.