TO: Pacifica Election Supervisor Terry Boricious, KPFA Local Election Supervisor Aharon Morris, and members of the Pacifica National Board
More than a year ago, hundreds of listeners petitioned to recall KPFA/Pacifica representative Tracy Rosenberg, and subsequently more than 1200 listeners demanded the election proceed fairly and without delay. This was our democratic right. Finally, in June, thousands of KPFA members voted on the recall.
But Pacifica's failure to follow its own timeline allowed Rosenberg to block the vote count on a technicality. Our ballots are now in storage and may never be opened. So far, Pacifica's much-admired "listener democracy" has been a joke.
We demand that Pacifica fix its failure by including the recall question in the November 6 Local Station Board election packet being prepared for mailing to all qualified listener-members.
This solution allows for a fair recall referendum and will cost Pacifica virtually nothing. My vote is my voice. Listen!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 21, 2012
October 20, 2012
The lack of transparency regarding our ballots remains unacceptable. I am presently coordinating with legal observers to ensure that the upcoming election packets include the recall question as requested.
Reached 100 supporters
October 19, 2012
October 18, 2012
We are approaching the two hundred and fifty signature threshold for this petition. This milestone provides necessary leverage as we insist that Pacifica fulfill its obligations to the listeners. Please encourage others to join this effort so we can present a unified position to the board.
6 Comments
Enough with the stalling tactics. We voted for a reason and we deserve transparency.
Ridiculous. Let the people see the results already. What are they so scared of?
Counting the ballots shouldn't be this hard. Just do your jobs and respect the process!!
I donate every year to keep this station alive but this makes me want to stop. Total joke.
Unbelievable. Blocking the count on a technicality just proves they dont care about the listeners at all.
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TO: Pacifica Election Supervisor Terry Boricious, KPFA Local Election Supervisor Aharon Morris, and members of the Pacifica National Board
More than a year ago, hundreds of listeners petitioned to recall KPFA/Pacifica representative Tracy Rosenberg, and subsequently more than 1200 listeners demanded the election proceed fairly and without delay. This was our democratic right. Finally, in June, thousands of KPFA members voted on the recall.
But Pacifica's failure to follow its own timeline allowed Rosenberg to block the vote count on a technicality. Our ballots are now in storage and may never be opened. So far, Pacifica's much-admired "listener democracy" has been a joke.
We demand that Pacifica fix its failure by including the recall question in the November 6 Local Station Board election packet being prepared for mailing to all qualified listener-members.
This solution allows for a fair recall referendum and will cost Pacifica virtually nothing. My vote is my voice. Listen!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 21, 2012
October 20, 2012
The lack of transparency regarding our ballots remains unacceptable. I am presently coordinating with legal observers to ensure that the upcoming election packets include the recall question as requested.
Reached 100 supporters
October 19, 2012
October 18, 2012
We are approaching the two hundred and fifty signature threshold for this petition. This milestone provides necessary leverage as we insist that Pacifica fulfill its obligations to the listeners. Please encourage others to join this effort so we can present a unified position to the board.
6 Comments
Been listening to KPFA since the 80s and this is the worst mess I have ever seen. Count the votes.
Enough with the stalling tactics. We voted for a reason and we deserve transparency.
Ridiculous. Let the people see the results already. What are they so scared of?
Counting the ballots shouldn't be this hard. Just do your jobs and respect the process!!
I donate every year to keep this station alive but this makes me want to stop. Total joke.
Unbelievable. Blocking the count on a technicality just proves they dont care about the listeners at all.
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Been listening to KPFA since the 80s and this is the worst mess I have ever seen. Count the votes.