How will you vote in the Provincial Referendum on Electoral Reform?

This is a very good question. The result of the Oct 22 –Nov 30 referendum could fundamentally change how democracy functions in British Columbia. I am currently studying the pros and cons of the four systems; first past the post vs. dual member representation, mixed member proportional or rural-urban proportional. I urge all citizens to do the same. Thankfully we still have a couple of months.

Some questions I will consider are: which system best represents my ideal of representative democracy? which system is most responsive to its constituents? which system allows for more efficient government? what tax burden can we expect if we change from the present system? which system allows for more accountability?

Let’s study our options, share our ideas and all vote in November.