How will they count the votes under BC-STV?

One of the most common concerns or questions you hear when it comes to BC-STV is how the votes are counted and whether the extra math needed will make it take much longer. Well, I found this great flow chart from the NEUTRAL Referendum Information Office that shows the process for calculating votes that will …

From the comments: Former member of Citizens Assembly on David Schreck and BC-STV

(Anna Rankin posted this in the comments section of my previous post on BC-STV, I’ve reproduced it here for all to see) As a former member of the Citizen’s Assembly on Electoral Reform, I urge readers to do their own research on STV. Go to the referendum information office website for neutral information on our …

In response to David Schreck on BC-STV

A letter opposing BC-STV appeared yesterday in the Parksville Qualicum News. It was written by David Schreck, secretary-treasurer of the No BC-STV Campaign Society. Full Disclosure: I have joined the Pro STV campaign as a volunteer in the Alberni-Qualicum riding. Here is my response to Mr. Schreck He says: [BC-STV] replaces local representation with regional …