SAN JOSE IS TAKING ANOTHER LOOK at ranked choice voting after the City Council rejected a proposal to adopt the idea in city elections four years ago.
Amid concerns over the spiraling costs from special elections, councilmembers are considering a charter amendment that would give the city the option to use ranked choice voting in special elections held to fill sudden council vacancies. The Rules and Open Government Committee advanced the proposal Wednesday. It is expected to go before the full council for review June 23, and if approved could land on the November ballot.
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