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My friend and colleague, the multi-talented Dermot Ryan, is spear-heading a new Alice Public Relations initiative: Voting Matters Ireland. This is an online platform and animation series, aimed at: - Making information about voting and our electoral system more accessible; - Promoting democracy; and - Combatting misinformation, disinformation and voter apathy. As the biggest political nerd I know, I couldn't think of a better person to develop and lead this project than Dermot 👏 👏 👏 Check it out at www.votingmatters.ie.

🤔 Who can vote? How do I complete my ballot paper? How does the count work? What are tallies, and quotas? 💡 Ahead of the upcoming local and European elections in June, my colleague and politics expert Dermot Ryan and the great folks at Alice Public Relations have launched a new online platform and series of animations to help people make sense of Ireland's electoral and voting system. ℹ️ The Voting Matters Ireland initiative is aimed at making information about voting and our electoral system more accessible; promoting democracy; and combatting misinformation, disinformation and voter apathy. ➡️ www.votingmatters.ie

Do you know who can vote in Irish Elections? Have you any idea of how quotas are calculated, and what tallies are? Do you know how the counting process works and how you can maximise your vote when filling in your ballot paper? Today, Voting Matters Ireland, an initiative of Alice Public Relations, has published the first in a series of animations to help you make sense of the Irish voting system. Voting Matters Ireland is led by Alice’s Chairperson Dermot Ryan, and aims to promote the importance of voting through information and engagement; and to combat disinformation and misinformation about democracy, politics and political representatives. Find out more here: www.votingmatters.ie

In a new series by the City Clerk's Office, The Clerk Chronicles, learn all about Palo Alto’s Office of the City Clerk and the services their team provides. From agenda and meeting management to municipal elections, City Clerk duties are outlined in the City Charter and acts as the liaison between the public and City Council. The first in our series shares information about how the Clerk administers the City’s local election process. Read here: bit.ly/3WbOZ0y Mahealani Ah Yun Christine Prior

#snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking Election votes are the cornerstone of democratic societies, serving as a fundamental way for citizens to participate in the governance of their communities and countries. Each vote represents a voice, a choice, and a statement of belief in the principles and values that guide a nation. Elections allow individuals to select representatives who will enact policies and make decisions on their behalf, shaping the direction and future of society. The act of voting embodies the essence of democracy, reflecting the collective will of the people and ensuring that governance remains accountable and responsive to the needs and aspirations of the populace.

If you're advocating for policy changes and worried about how to do that in the upcoming provincial election in BC, this workshop by Democratic Engagement Exchange is for you https://lnkd.in/ga8_ECDM

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Have you ever considered running in a Federal Election? Learn from Elections Canada on how to run in a Federal Election, including things to consider, resources you might need, and step-by-step instructions from becoming a candidate to reporting on your campaign! Are you looking for additional income? Elections Canada has developed a toolkit on how to work at a Federal Election, including different roles available to you, the hiring process and what you can expect! Find the links here: Running in a Federal Election: https://lnkd.in/evDirVAu Working at a Federal Election: https://lnkd.in/eUwjXHyx

🗳️ Voting is important, voting matters! 🔛 The European Elections are currently taking place. Partnerships2030 wants to remind everyone of the importance of participating in this democratic process. In this vein, we are excited to shed light on our publication: "The MSP Steering Committee Election Process – Typical Phases and Key Questions." 📚 https://lnkd.in/e49AcZG8 This guide covers the three key phases: Phase 1: Preparing and Planning the Election Process Phase 2: Implementing the Election Process Phase 3: Finalising and Following Up the Election Process 🆕 Additionally, we encourage you to check out our latest updates and newsletter (https://lnkd.in/eWiwy9h8) where we explore the connection between MSPs and democracy. 🤝 Let us make informed decisions and exercise our right to vote! #EuropeanElections #VotingMatters #ElectionProcess #MSP #Democracy

Campaigning for both the Federal and WA state elections is increasing and will soon take up a major proportion of media coverage in Australia. Before that coverage increases I thought I’d share a resource I use to help determine who to vote for. ‘They vote for you’ is a website which tracks the voting behaviour of federal members for the Australian parliament. The website groups MP's voting behaviour into policy categories, determining their stance on policy issues. The site also includes annotations (in simple English) of parliamentary bills, even whether your MP turns up at all! Although its not 100% perfect, it can give you an overview of the decisions your currently elected MP has made, allowing you to form your opinion based on fact rather than the current news-cycle. So before the fight for votes starts this election cycle, take a moment to check what your federal MP has been up to these last 4 years, and make sure that who you vote for aligns with your values and beliefs. https://lnkd.in/gm2fV-JV #election