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As with other voter education materials, the signs will include images of the RCV ballot and graphic explanations of how to mark the ballot properly (voting for first, second and third choices etc.). As with other voter education materials, the Registrar of Voters will consult with the League of Women Voters, City staff and elected officials and other interested parties in developing the signs to be effective educational tools for the voter. Registrar staff is also in touch with colleagues in San Francisco and Pierce County, WA, where Ranked Choice Voting has been used in the past, and is discussing with them their methods of helping voters at Election Day polling places. Outreach Summary: By the educational campaign outlined within this document the Registrar of Voters is confident that the voters of Berkeley, Oakland and San Leandro will successfully transition from traditional voting to RCV. Phase I: September 2009 -June 2010 - Review, revise and execute Registrar of Voters best practices procedures. Phase II: July 2010 -November 2010 - Registered voters within the cities of Berkeley, Oakland and San Leandro will have access to educational materials illustrating the RCV methodology. - Voters will be introduced to Public Service Announcements, grass roots and multi-lingual presentations and all forms of local media. - Social networking sites and web applications will be utilized to facilitate interactive information sharing. - Voter friendly instructions and information will be provided within the Voter Information Pamphlet and at the polls. - RCV costs -Voter education is a continuing and ongoing process. Conclusion: The Registrar of Voters and the cities of Berkeley, Oakland, and San Leandro have collaborated on a strategic voter outreach and educational plan to promote confidence in the Ranked Choice Voting process and minimize voter error in the successful implementation of Ranked Choice Voting. Page 112