Water Privatization: November Unit Topic

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November 2011 Unit Meeting Topic Water privatization is short-hand for private sector ownership or management  in the provision of water  and sanitation services, although sometimes it refers to privatization and sale of water resources themselves (water trading). Because water services are seen as such a key public service, water privatization is often controversial. Globally, about 70 million people or about …

September Unit Meetings: Instant Runoff Voting

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What is Instant Runoff Voting? Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) is being used by some cities and organizations as a way to elect a single candidate when there are more than two choices without requiring a runoff election. IRV allows you to vote for the candidate you like without helping to elect the candidate you don’t. IRV is Rapidly Gaining Support …

City of Tulsa Candidates for 2011 Municipal Elections

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The filing period for the 2011 City of Tulsa municipal elections closed at 5 pm, Wednesday, July 13.  Below is a list of candidates and some notes about candidates who will be on the primary ballot, general ballot or who have already advanced to office. CITY OF TULSA OFFICES CITY AUDITOR-2 (Two) Year Term FLOYD CLIFT RICHARDS                   02-07-40            …