Changing how we vote

On March 3rd, we will have three separate ballot articles:

To rescind Representative Town Meeting

To adopt Australian Ballot

To adopt Open Town Meeting

Below are a collection of resources for those looking for form an opinion

The Commons Forum: Who Governs Brattleboro and How

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Selectboard Public Hearing 2

Backup Materials

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Selectboard Public Hearing 1

Backup Materials

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Opinion Articles

The Commons - Voices
'Instead of staying angry, I got involved'

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The Commons - Voices
A sledgehammer, not a scalpel

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The Commons - Voices
Town Meetings are a test of endurance for those who can get there

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The Commons - Voices
Losing OTM or RTM would be a major loss to Brattleboro

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The Commons - Voices
Town Meeting is great! Why would we give this up?

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The Commons - Voices
Representative Town Meeting has served us well

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The Commons - Voices
'Lamb will be on the menu'

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The Commons - Voices
Australian Ballot doesn't silence voices - it amplifies them

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The Commons - Voices
Everyone should be able to vote on spending

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The Commons - Voices
'I want direct control: one person, one vote'

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The Commons - Voices
Democracy is not only about voting. It also requires thought.

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The Commons - Voices
Australian Ballot is a step toward equality

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