League of Women Voters discusses Denver democracy proposals and alternative voting methods

The Alternative Voting Methods Task Force Meeting, organized by the League of Women Voters of Colorado, took place on July 21, 2025. The meeting aimed to foster a harassment-free environment for productive dialogue regarding alternative voting methods, with a focus on proposals for Denver.

The meeting commenced with a brief recap of the previous gathering, where two proposals were discussed: one from the Denver Deserves Democracy initiative, presented by speaker Landon Mascarenas, and updates on the Courageous Colorado Listening Tour. The facilitator, Celeste, welcomed attendees and encouraged introductions, highlighting the presence of three former state league presidents.

As participants introduced themselves, various members expressed their interest in alternative voting methods, including ranked choice voting and approval voting. Notable attendees included Frank Atwood, chair of the Approval Voting Party, and Dylan Rankin, executive director of ranked choice voting for Longmont, who indicated plans to present a proposal for Boulder County.

The meeting transitioned into discussions about Denver's voting methods, with Patty Cordova, a past president of the Colorado League of Women Voters, sharing insights on a resolution supporting ranked choice voting that had been passed in 2020. She noted that while the Denver City Council had not acted on the resolution at that time, there appeared to be renewed interest in the topic.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue discussions on alternative voting methods, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among various organizations and stakeholders. Participants were encouraged to stay engaged as the task force moves forward with its initiatives.