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Last discussed May 28, 2026.

Public comments (9)

SupportiveJayson MasseyMay 28, 2026

Of March on Harrisburg, cited 22% primary turnout and spoiler dynamics, urging a yes vote.

CITY COUNCIL — May 28, 2026 · 3:30:43 →
OpposedJovonnie NewtonMay 28, 2026

A Flip Philly Red member opposed ranked choice voting, explaining how vote transfers work and raising concerns about complexity.

CITY COUNCIL — May 28, 2026 · 3:09:51 →
OpposedLynn LandesMay 28, 2026

Of Philly's Republican Network, she called RCV a backdoor method that can defeat popular candidates and urged hand-counted ballots.

CITY COUNCIL — May 28, 2026 · 3:12:25 →
SupportiveJay ArzuMay 28, 2026

Called RCV a national best practice adopted successfully in Alaska and New York and urged support.

CITY COUNCIL — May 28, 2026 · 3:20:06 →
SupportiveRose JohnsonMay 28, 2026

A Mount Airy voter of 30+ years said RCV gives voters more choice and boosts turnout.

CITY COUNCIL — May 28, 2026 · 2:33:24 →
SupportiveEthan BlackwoodMay 28, 2026

A March on Harrisburg volunteer cited spoiler losses and New York's co-endorsement model in urging support.

CITY COUNCIL — May 28, 2026 · 2:28:22 →
OpposedObonna Paul HaginsMay 28, 2026

Opposed RCV as a structural change imposed without safeguards for American freedmen, and announced an Office of Freedman Affairs ordinance proposal.

CITY COUNCIL — May 28, 2026 · 4:40:32 →
MixedJigar MehtaMay 28, 2026

Supported RCV but urged extending it to policy decisions through civic assemblies; cited Lift Philly's 400 struggling residents.

CITY COUNCIL — May 28, 2026 · 4:45:02 →
SupportiveLeo ChiaetMay 28, 2026

A private citizen cited a PA-3 race won with 41% and argued RCV guarantees majority preference.

CITY COUNCIL — May 28, 2026 · 4:55:05 →