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TESTIMONY
Testimony by Elias on letting the voters decide on open primaries
3:03:11
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Elias, a member of the public, testifies briefly in favor of putting the open primary question on the ballot.
He argues that the most democratic action the commission can take is to let the people of New York City decide the issue for themselves.
While he personally supports the open primary process, he states that he will respect the will of the people if they reject it.
- Elias believes the question of open primaries should be put on the ballot for voters to decide.
- He states this is the most democratic path forward.
- He will respect the outcome of the vote, whichever way it goes.
Elias
3:03:11
Yes.
3:03:11
Hi.
3:03:12
This is my first time actually attending these, so I'm slightly nervous, but I'm gonna be just extremely brief about this.
3:03:19
One minute max.
3:03:21
I'm sure you've heard many, many things, so I'm not gonna repeat a lot of the facts, sir, on here.
3:03:26
I would just say the most democratic thing we do is simply put it in the ballot.
3:03:32
Let's see what the people how they vote.
3:03:34
Just let just let it happen here.
3:03:36
That's all I can say about that.
3:03:38
And I respect the will of the people.
3:03:40
Me, I'm full.
3:03:41
I'm for the open primary process, but if the people reject it, so be it.
3:03:47
That's all I have to say.