Implementation strategy
Before an election, members compile and mail a voter-information pamphlet to registered voters containing the following:
- · facsimile of the ballot the voter will see on the face of the voting machine.
- · voting instructions.
- · job descriptions of the offices standing for election.
- · candidates’ personal statements (and photos).
- · explanation in lay terms of referenda and charter amendments.
- · warning of next scheduled election.
- · answers to frequently asked questions.
- · explanation that the booklet is a demonstration project and appeal for support by subscription.
- · invitation of comments and suggestions.
Why should we commit to this strategy?
The flow of authoritative election information to voters has become haphazard, problematic, unreliable and inconvenient to the point of discouraging voter participation. A successful implementation of this project will supply local voters with the quality of information that has been available to voters in other states for literally decades.
What action steps do we need to take to implement the strategy?
The activities list and flow graph that show implementational details is on file in the Nine Counties. One Vision. office.
Who can lead the implementation effort?
The Task Force.
What will it cost to implement the action steps and the strategy?
Cost estimates to generate, print and deliver the described content amounts to 29 cents per voter per election.
What should Nine Counties. One Vision. do next?
Form a Task Force.