Ranked Choice Voting

Spoke in strong support of ranked choice voting, stating it protects democracy, reduces polarization, and saves taxpayer money.

Highlighted community polarization over RCV and criticized the council for not acknowledging Wasatch Taxpayers Association election statistics.

Cited independent survey results showing majority opposition to RCV and noted the state legislature's decision to sunset the voting method.

Expressed opposition to high-density housing, questioned the bypass route through north fields, reported audio streaming issues, and criticized ranked choice voting as confusing.

Expressed concern that the city's website does not adequately explain Ranked Choice Voting and questioned why Heber City is considering continuing a system the state is phasing out.

Strongly opposed Ranked Choice Voting, citing a lack of auditability in algorithmic voting systems and advocating for hand-counted paper ballots.

Questioned the enforcement mechanisms for council member conduct and ethics codes.

Expressed opposition to Ranked Choice Voting, stating it disadvantages voters, and raised questions about municipal budget items such as the Heber Light and Power building purchase.

Spoke as a private citizen in support of Ranked Choice Voting, noting his preference for back-up vote counting.