http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/ The Wisconsin Instant Runoff Initative (ensuring majority rule by the transferable vote) Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:31:02 GMT Rick Kisséll http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/363 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/363 Broken elections by Blair Bobier3/7/09 On Tuesday, Los Angeles reached a new, all-time low for voter turnout in a mayoral election. Contrary to the claim in a Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:55:15 GMT Stephen Jascourt http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/362 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/362 As of 10 years ago, the state statutes specified even the day of the primary for local offices and the language regarding ballots also could (depending on Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:50:27 GMT Jeff Peterson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/361 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/361 Thanks, Rick. Dumb question, I know, but I wanted to be doubly sure before I sent my letter. Jeff ... Thanks, Rick. Dumb question, I know, but I wanted to be Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:11:40 GMT Rick Kisséll http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/360 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/360 Well, the elections in question are held according to the procedures set out in the state election code, so I'd say the answer to your question is pretty Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:01:37 GMT jeffry_l_peterson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/359 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/359 Our local paper ran an article this week in which they detail the expense to local government of setting up for and running the primary election this spring -- Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:17:49 GMT Bradley http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/358 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/358 I am using Facebook frequently now. If anyone wants to ... please join the group: One Wisconsin Now Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:19:50 GMT jack_lohman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/357 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/357 Folks, if Jeff Wood is the guy that just got busted for his third DUI and Marijuana in his car, I doubt that he is the guy we want carrying our IRV message. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:18:55 GMT Jack Lohman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/356 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/356 I think the timing is right for Wisconsin. We need a couple of legislators to push forth a bill. A good look at Georgia and Minnesota should send a strong Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:05:55 GMT Daniel Naab http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/355 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/355 It's good to see some activity on this list. If any organizing starts to take off, I could handle website development. Daniel Naab ... It's good to see some Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:13:50 GMT Jeff Peterson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/354 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/354 Representative Wood was recently arrested for his third OWI offense. The arresting officer also found marijuana in Wood's vehicle. Wood's influence in the Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:30:36 GMT AULibertarians@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/353 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/353 Jeff Wood may be a good person to introduce legislation in the Assembly.  Of course, if we could demonstrate that the legislation has support, he would be Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:37:18 GMT Chuck Adams http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/352 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/352 The best way to get the League interested would be to have a number of elected officials and clerks announce their interest. Without some cities wanting to Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:03:22 GMT Pete Karas http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/351 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/351 Excellent ideas. It would also be nice to get the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and the Alliance of Cities on board. Pete _____ From: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:08:15 GMT Kyle Richmond http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/350 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/350 I would suggest taking this topic to county and municipal clerks, who run (and pay for, in certain expense areas) elections.  Support from clerks would Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:19:57 GMT Rick Kisséll http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/349 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstantRunoffWI/message/349 I suppose hearing turnout would depend largely on location and timing.  I also feel strongly that the best way to kill such an initiative would be to give the