On November 3, Alaskans will vote on Ballot Measure 2. The measure would enact ranked choice voting, open primaries and increased campaign finance transparency.
This week on Addressing Alaskans we hear a local debate about the measure.
We’ll also balance out an argument against Ballot Measure 1 we heard on a previous Addressing Alaskans with one in support of the measure.
SPEAKERS:
Part 1:
- Brett Huber: Arguing against the measure
- Scott Kendal: Arguing for the measure
- Dave Meyers: Moderator
Part 2:
- Les Gara
BROADCAST: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
RECORDED:
Part 1: Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 via Zoom from the Downtown Anchorage Rotary Club’s meeting.
Part 2: Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 via Zoom from the South Anchorage Rotary Club’s meeting.
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Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and integrated media. He’s previously worked for KRUA radio, the Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.