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RANKED CHOICE VOTING <br />VOTER OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PLAN <br />Plan Overview: <br />The Alameda County Registrar of Voters Office along with the Cities of Berkeley, <br />Oakland and San Leandro present a comprehensive Voter Outreach and Education <br />Plan that will inform and educate all voters on the Ranked Choice Voting method in time <br />for the November 2, 2010 General Election. The Outreach Plan outlines an effective <br />education campaign to reach all voters and specific communities (minority language <br />voters, seniors, first time voters and voters with disabilities, low-literacy groups and <br />other interested community members) on how to correctly mark ranked choice voting <br />ballots. <br />Objectives Overview: <br />1. The Registrar of Voters Office has conducted an extensive review of its <br />policies and procedures to ensure a smooth and successful transition to <br />Ranked Choice Voting. Where by even a voter who had never heard of <br />Ranked Choice Voting would have a seamless voting experience on Election <br />Day. <br />- Review existing procedures <br />- Determine best practices <br />- Commence Firmware upgrades to voting equipment <br />- Implement revisions <br />2. To educate voters who reside within the cities of Berkeley, Oakland and San <br />Leandro on Ranked Choice Voting methodology. <br />- Inform voters on how Ranked Choice Voting allows a voter to <br />rank a first, second and third choice candidate for a single <br />office. <br />- Securing the highest level of understanding amongst all voters <br />on how to correctly mark a Ranked Choice Voting ballot. <br />Page I 1 <br />