In November, DC residents passed Initiative 83, paving the way for ranked-choice voting. This significant win stemmed from the grassroots efforts of local activists at Edgewood Community Farm, known as ReDelicious. Founded by Brianna McGowan and Sam Jared Bonar, who also established Delicious Democracy in 2018, they sought to reform the voting system to enable alternative candidates. Despite previous failures in legislation, their dedication culminated in a successful voter initiative, although many officials opposed the change. This grassroots movement highlights the intersection of community engagement and political reform.
The successful passage of Initiative 83 for ranked-choice voting in DC stemmed from the grassroots efforts of a community in Northeast DC, led by ReDelicious.
Initiative 83 was the result of years of grassroots organizing by Delicious Democracy founders Brianna McGowan and Sam Jared Bonar, who sought voting reform.
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