Q&A
Discussion on potential voter turnout increase with even-year elections
2:58:42
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Council Member Restler discusses the potential increase in voter turnout if elections were moved to even years, comparing current turnout rates to potential future rates. He acknowledges the significant difference but expresses some reservations.
- Compares current 23% turnout to potential 59% turnout in even-year elections
- Recognizes the substantial increase in voter participation
- Expresses some uncertainty about the direct comparison and its implications
Lincoln Restler
2:58:42
I would like to ask a few questions, but I I do just wanna start with the item I raised earlier with with, mister Ryan from the CFP.
2:58:51
You know, we I appreciate, Ben, that you kind of lay out the the real world alternative of we could have 23% turnout that is going moving in the wrong direction in a a mayoral primary or 59%.
2:59:08
I mean, that was the general election, I guess.
2:59:10
So we're comparing a little bit apples and oranges.
2:59:11
But even though we did 27 to 59, which was the, I believe, the or no.
2:59:15
It was 23 was general.
2:59:16
Excuse me.
2:59:17
23 percent was the general.
2:59:18
So 23 to 59.
2:59:19
So almost a, you know, 2 and a half to 1 ratio, a little more than that on turnout.
