Comments by Rob Dickinson

Can we reform the way we elect the county Board of Supervisors? Tonight

I agree strongly with Jonathan that a system of proportional representation would be the best way to go. First, though, let me comment Dave Pine for starting this important conversation, and for correctly pointing out some of the significant issues with our current model for electing the BoS. He is correct that the current "winner-take-all" at-large system makes it very expensive to run for election to the Board of Supervisors. The very large population means that there are a lot of voters to contact…