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When we vote for Single Transferable Vote (BC-STV) on May 12th we are saying that governments must be accountable to the voters.
Our current flawed first past the post system weakens and divides us. It cheats British Columbians of the governments they vote for. As a result, voters are unable to effectively hold governments accountable. We end up with extreme policy swings, partisan polarization and instability. There are no extenuating circumstances or unique strengths that justify our continued use of this failed system.
Fortunately, we have a far better alternative - Single Transferable Vote (BC-STV) - recommended by the Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform. They were 160 randomly chosen, voters who volunteered 11 months of their time on behalf of their fellow citizens. Voters told them they wanted fair and accurate results, greater choice and more responsive local representation. Voters said that governments should reflect the will of the majority of the people.
As a result of what they heard, the Assembly recommended Single Transferable Vote - a reliable, well-tested system - to the people of BC. Learn more by clicking on the images below:
The BC Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform:
Why Our Current First-Past-the-Post Voting System No Longer Serves Us Well:
The BC Single Transferable Vote (BC-STV) System Recommended by the Citizens' Assembly:
The Upcoming Referendum on May 12th:
