Op-Eds
February 16, 2023
Here is an excerpt from the article:
As the nation looks to its 250th anniversary in 2026, Maryland has an opportunity to be a beacon for our vulnerable democracy and a role model for reforms that will strengthen our democratic processes. As a result, the Montgomery County Women’s Democratic Club, with hundreds of politically active members, will be advocating for a menu of legislation that empower voters, creates equality of voice and representation, and ensures the responsiveness of government institutions.
Our new ad hoc committee, Advancing Democracy in Maryland, is guided by many of the recommendations of the 2020 report, Our Common Purpose: Reinventing Democracy for the 21st Century, issued by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences’ Commission on the Practice of Democratic Citizenship.
While there are a number of bills that have been introduced in the current legislative session, we believe the number one priority is to adopt House Bill 344, which would allow Montgomery County to adopt ranked-choice voting for local elections for in Montgomery County.
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