KC City Council Stances on RCV
District 1
Position: Long-time supporter of ranked choice voting in the current Council.
District 2
Position: She has stated to us verbally that she’s a strong supporter of ranked choice voting.
Position: From an email message: " I have supported rank-choice voting for years going back to the first time I ran for the state legislature in 2018. I still support it and I will support it when I am on the city council."
District 3
Position: From an email message: "I characterize myself as undecided," and asked many thoughtful questions.
District 4
Position: Has had an in-depth meeting with us on the issue, but needs time to form a position.
District 5
Position: From an email: "I'm still doing my research. But at this time I would not be in favor."
Position: Has been positive, not yet stated a position to us; we’ve had many discussions.
District 6
Position: from an email:"The thousands of signatures Better Ballot KC has collected tells me this needs to get on the ballot. I would be happy to work with Better Ballot KC to ensure RCV gets on the ballot for voters to decide."
"Regardless of my personal thoughts, I follow the lead of organizers and the community. Your organizing tells me RCV should be on the ballot."