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Charter review town hall draws large public debate over ranked-choice voting
Summary
The Stowe Charter Review Commission held extended public discussion on ranked-choice voting (instant-runoff), with dozens of residents expressing support and opposition; commissioners said they are collecting feedback and tracking a state bill that could withhold local funds if RCV is adopted.
At a City of Stowe Charter Review Commission town hall, ranked-choice voting (RCV), described in the meeting as an “instant runoff” process, drew the largest public turnout and the most sustained debate.
Commissioners explained RCV mechanics: voters rank candidates by preference and the candidate with the fewest first-choice votes is eliminated, with those ballots’ next choices redistributed in rounds until a candidate reaches a majority. Commissioner Dennis Riley said the subject “has had the most input from the community” and the commission is seeking additional feedback before drafting any charter language.
More than a dozen residents spoke for and against RCV. Supporters said RCV can reduce negative campaigning, let voters…
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