FairVote hosting meetings on electoral reform

Local volunteers with FairVote Canada will tour the Kootenay-Columbia riding over the next few weeks.

They’re hosting public meetings to talk about what electoral system Canada should use.

Past Nelson-Creston Green Party candidate Sjeng Derkx says we’re long overdue for a change.

The feedback they receive will be sent to the special committee on electoral reform.

The local meetings are as follows:

Sept. 25 Nelson 7-8:30 p.m. Seniors’ Centre, Branch #51 717 Vernon Street
Sept. 27 Kaslo 7-8:30 p.m. Bluebell Bistro

347 Front Street

Sept. 28 Riondel 2-3:30 p.m. Seniors’ Room Riondel Community Centre
Sept. 30 Creston 4:30-6 p.m. Public Library 531 16 Ave S

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