Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Ancient Americas

Norte Chico (Caral-Supe is one city)



 Chavin  



The Olmecs

Monday, November 4, 2013

Elections!

Ranked Choice Voting in Minneapolis


Why use Ranked Choice Voting?




Sample ballot

City Questions (Ballot Measures)
CITY QUESTION 1 (Minneapolis)
PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE MINNEAPOLIS CITY CHARTER
Shall the Minneapolis City Charter be amended in the form of a complete revision which (1) modernizes the Charter; (2) redrafts its provisions for brevity and in plain language; (3) reorganizes the Charter into nine articles, and groups related provisions together; (4) removes from the Charter certain provisions for possible enactment into ordinance; and (5) retains the current role and relationships of City boards and commissions? Must be passed by 51%

CITY QUESTION 2 (Minneapolis)
PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE MINNEAPOLIS CITY CHARTER LIQUOR-LICENSING PROVISIONS
Shall the Minneapolis City Charter provisions relating to the sale of liquor and wine be amended by reorganizing and rewriting in plain modern language?" Must be passed by 55%

Which offices are up for election?
What do these offices do?
Mayor
City Council
Board of Estimate and Taxation
Park and Recreation Commissioner

Candidates for Mayor