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Board hears pushback on ranked‑choice voting but refers fast‑food workers training to staff
Summary
Public commenters urged the board to reject ranked‑choice voting, while the board approved a referral directing county counsel and the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement to design an annual “Know Your Rights” training for fast‑food workers and report back in August.
Public comment dominated the board’s morning session April 8, with multiple speakers urging the Board of Supervisors to reject ranked‑choice voting in Santa Clara County and others urging action to protect fast food workers.
Several speakers cited reported problems with ranked‑choice contests in other jurisdictions and called for more study. Commenters referenced higher ballot‑error rates observed in some RCV implementations and argued the system could disadvantage seniors and…
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