[fvc-wat-disc] [fvc-wat-announce] Results from the BC referendum on electoral reform

[Jennifer Ross]

We are doing a debrief--informally at the moment while the grieving process
begins--and a lot are actually, physically grieving.  Both internally and
in conjunction with our allies, is at least the suggested idea.  But the
anger and heartbreak will subside and the blame game will become a more
thoughtful critique.  Personally, having followed every dime of the
campaign, I am so proud of our BC leadership, volunteers, and Anita and
other Executive members that I find the result is less disappointing for me
than I'd have thought.  And I say that even knowing that *I'm not done and
now I get to do it for what feels like nothing (besides also for free).*

Of course there are lessons to be learned within Fair Vote Canada.  But in
my opinion--prior to the formal debrief it must be said--the least of where
we went wrong sits with Fair Vote's efforts.

I will suggest that the debrief conclusions be disseminated to the
membership.  Thanks for that, Matthew.

Jenn
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On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 11:24 PM Matthew Piggott <piggott.matthew at gmail.com>
wrote:

>
>
> Hi Sharon et al.,
>
> I share that disappointment.
>
> My honest, but also somewhat disruptive question is: what went wrong? More
> importantly, is FVC and FVBC doing a thorough campaign review? What were
> the gaps? Were we outspent? Not have enough volunteers? I think members
> deserve to know this info (even at a higher level). There are so many
> questions we could ask.
>
> The reason I also ask is that mature/maturing organizations should always
> have the structures in place to do at least a basic review. Certainly,
> organizations I want to be part of, volunteer for, donate money to :) I'm
> personally reminded of how the GPC did a review of the 2015 federal
> campaign when we fell so short of our goals.
>
> Any case I hope the questions are asked and that FVC members will be get
> to know and hear more.
>
> Matthew Piggott
>
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry — the most secure mobile device — via the Rogers
> Network
> *From:* sharonsommerville at gmail.com
> *Sent:* December 20, 2018 7:48 PM
> *To:* fvc-wat-announce at listserv.thinkers.org
> *Reply to:* fvc-wat-disc at listserv.thinkers.org
> *Subject:* [fvc-wat-announce] Results from the BC referendum on electoral
> reform
>
> Hello FairVoting Friends,
>
> The results from BC's referendum were announced this afternoon.  Sadly,
> the outcome is not what we were hoping for; below is a link to a CBC report
> on the results.  Changing our electoral system is long & vital process.
> FVC will continue to work toward instituting a more fair and equitable
> electoral system which ensures that every vote cast influences the election
> results.
>
>
> https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/electoral-reform-referendum-results-1.4954538
>
> Wishing you all the very best of the season,
>
> Sharon Sommerville
> for FVC-WR
>
>
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