A plurality voting system is a voting system in which each voter is allowed to vote for only one candidate (the correct name is Single-member district ) , and the candidate who polls more votes (plurality) than any other candidate is elected. In a system based on single-member districts, it may be called first-past-the-post, single-choice voting, simple plurality or relative/simple majority. In a system based on multi-member districts, it may be referred to as winner-takes-all or bloc voting. The system is used in some countries to elect members of a legislative assembly or executive officers, for example to elect the House of Commons in Canada and in the United Kingdom, the lower house (Lok Sabha) in India, and most elections in the United States.
The opposite to Single Winner system is the Proportional Representation, used by most electoral democracies worldwide, where the electors choose in first place the party which program they support, and the parties receive proportional number of sits to the numbers of votes. In such system the party which received most of votes, but less than 51% has to look for coalition with a party of similar program to create a government. The Proportional Election does not eliminate small parties at constituency, what increase a diversity/plurality and competition in parliament. Such diversity and competition is increasing of self-control of a parliament and prevents corruption and monopolization in politics.
A popular coffee shop on Pico Blvd is celebrating its 10 year anniversary by creating a photo gallery of all the regular customers with each portrait a stylish black and white, professionally snapped photo ... It’s terrible ... [email protected]. .
Los Angeles County’s needle distribution program has reduced, but not eliminated, operations in Reed Park following a reduction in the number of homeless people who are utilizing the services ... “That’s been our strategy ... [email protected]. .
Cranberry sauce is so often overlooked at the Thanksgiving table, while the mashed potatoes and gravy steal the spotlight ...Despite its deep roots in Thanksgiving history, this condiment remains one of the most polarizing items on the table today ... .
Let us disagree over the economy — over inflation and unemployment; let us disagree over who and what our taxes should fund, over law enforcement policies and over welfare programs ... Some policy differences are inconsequential ... .
In Santa Monica, homelessness is no longer just a problem, but a city-declared local emergency ... Moreover, California accounts for 28% of the nation’s unhoused population, which is nearly a 40% increase from five years ago ... “It’s not safe.” ... .
A combined effort from Santa Monica’s pickleball community led by Stephanie McCaffrey of the Promenade’s Picklepop has been awarded the space that was originally going to feature the 360-degree immersive Haibu dome ...[email protected]. .
A step forward in citywide equity was made this past week, as a permanent reminder of past pain and work to be done is now outside of Santa MonicaCity Hall... “Now, [I have] a little bit of hope as we move forward.” ... [email protected]. .
Department-wide Statistics. Total Calls for Service (CFS). 2,334. YTD (through 11/09). 112,521. Source of calls. Citizen Initiated. 1,325 calls for service. 67,828 YTD (60% of total CFS). Officer Initiated. 1,009 calls for service ... Disposition for CFS ... 28 ... 16 ... .
Students take on LGBTQ advocacy through musical production.. Every weekend through Dec ... students that suggested the production to director Eve Keller and her creative team ... Teen CancerAmerica holds spectacular fundraiser at Santa Monica ice rink. ... 16 ... 7.
Mr. Richardson,. Our HOA reserves for replacement are severely underfunded. The board recognizes this deficit and is working to catch up but it will take time to achieve a suitable reserves funding level ...Thank you – CF, CoronaDel Mar. Dear CF, ... Kelly, ... .
Downtown’s business scene got sweeter and more tech-savvy this week with two business grand opening events ... location. The next morning, live shopping experience outlet Outlandish opened its flagship store at 1228 Third Street Promenade ... .
An audit of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has found multiple deficiencies with money management and recordkeeping at the agency prompting LAHSA officials to defend years of past practices ... Repayment problems ... Misuse of Funds ... .
