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Ranked Choice Voting

Description:

Every voice matters when it comes to our local elections.  For the 2025 election, Fort Collins will be moving to ranked voting as approved by voters in 2022.  Ranked voting is a method that allows voters to rank multiple candidates in a race in their order of preference.  This will be used for all Council races (Mayor and Councilmembers) that have at least 3 candidates running for office.  Our challenge is to make sure the community understands this change in voting method and that voters are prepared to fill out ballots in a different way.  We need your help spreading the word and guiding people through this change.  Are you interested in helping with this important task

Responsibilities & Activities:

• Assisting staff at various outreach meetings or events.  Duties include: 

• Set up and take down of table(s), tent(s) and chair(s)  

• Transporting information and supplies from parking areas to event areas 

• Arranging supplies and materials 

• Distributing information and answering questions about ranked choice voting 

• Using iPads to show people the Ranked Choice Voting video  

• Explaining how to mark ballots and assisting people with related iPad exercise 

• Assisting with mock elections and with room set up as needed 

• Guiding people on how they can access website information 

• Attending related training and ensuring alignment with City messaging 

• Attending event debrief meetings and providing feedback 

• Keeping track of resident contacts and the types of questions being asked 

• Keeping track of questions that couldn’t be answered, along with appropriate contact information for the person asking, so that staff can respond 

• Assisting people with voter registration (paper or iPad) 

Time Commitment:

2-4 hours/Shift

Licenses, Certifications, and Safety:

Background Check

Volunteer Benefits:

• Opportunity to be a part of a fundamental freedom we have – voting! 

• Opportunity to work with dedicated staff and volunteers 

• Opportunity to work with and inform community members 

• Gain professional experience to add to your resume 

Location:

Various Locations around Fort Collins and Loveland