Why Vote for
District Elections
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District elections are democratic.
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District elections empower neighborhoods.
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District elections create accountability.
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District elections make campaigns affordable.
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District elections prevent one particular neighborhood, corporation or special interest group from controlling Richmond’s political agenda.
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District elections put working and middle class candidates on a more equal footing with rich and/or connected candidates.
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Electing council members from our neighborhoods means they can understand our local needs and quickly respond to our concerns.
Martinez Citizens for District Elections