We endorsed Ranked Choice Voting!!!

Salem Democratic City Committee

Minutes for April 18, 2023 meeting

Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m.

13 people present; 10 Zoom attendees

Motion to approve minutes of March 21 meeting.

New Business

Liz mentioned that we have 240 people on email list.

Ward chairs have been given access to email list

Need a volunteer to take position of treasurer

Billy Jackson gave presentation on ranked choice voting. Jackson is chairman of Rank the Vote, a grass roots organization that trains organizations across the country on RCV initiatives.

Committee passed a motion to endorse adopting RCV in Salem.

It was noted on the 2020 RCV ballot initiative a majority of Salem residents voted in favor.

If city council voted to adopt RCV, a home rule petition would have to go to the state

There is a sign up list for two upcoming events:

• Pride parade, June 24

• Salem United parade, July 15

Next meeting on May 23 at Community Life Center is a caucus meeting to elect delegates to the state convention on September 23.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.