Let's Talk Politics.

No, we're not going to talk about corporate tax breaks or unions or health care. We're going to talk about something that hopefully everyone can agree on.

Yet another reason to love the City of Fort Collins came in the mail a few weeks ago...

Citizens of Fort Collins have proposed Preferential Voting!!! Yay!

Ranked voting is a great way to give third-party and independent candidates a chance without the old "you're throwing away your vote" problem. Read more about the advantages using the link above or the link below.

Also, it is difficult to see in the picture, but our candidates don't have a little (R) or (D) behind their names. Guess what? You actually need to go research the candidates instead of voting straight down the party line. Great job, Fort Collins!

More info from those that put the initiative on the ballot.

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