City of Vancouver Electoral Reform Commission overview meeting

Webcast from the January 21, 2004 "Overview meeting" with academic experts, of the Vancouver Electoral Reform Commission at Simon Fraser University, Harbour Centre

For decades Vancouver has been burdened with an undemocratic "at large" voting system which favours wealthy westside voters. Now, finally, with a progressive majority on city council, a reform commission is beginning a process which could bring a more democratic "ward" system to city elections.

This webcast was from the second in a series of fifteen public forums and meetings presented by the Vancouver Electoral Reform Commission. Headed by Tom Berger, the Commission will make recommendations to Vancouver City Council in 2004 on possible changes to the City's electoral system.

Taped January 21, 2004, it featured local academic experts on municipal politics, Professors Patrick Smith, Kennedy Stewart and Paul Tennant.

Introduction: Tom Berger O.C., Q.C., Vancouver Electoral Reform Commissioner RT: 6:59

Paul Tennant - University of British Columbia RT: 13:33

Kennedy Stewart, Simon Fraser University
RT: 19:04

Patrick Smith, Simon Fraser University RT: 19:59

Vancouver Electoral Reform Commission

Contact: Jeannie Bates, Assistant to the Commissioner
E-mail: electoral_reform@city.vancouver.bc.ca
Phone: 604.801.6575
Fax: 604.684.6402
Address: 440-355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, V6C 2G8

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