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3 Questions How much funding should be devoted to paid advertising? What is the best timing for running ads? Possible Education Committee Possible members - Geof Gledhill, Greg Wilder, and 1 or 2 Commissioners Members of the public, particularly those who have already expressed interest (Time sufficient to appoint members?) Brochure Brochure could include map, formal wording of ballot, and an easy to understand version of the referendum, • Include a Countywide map showing the proposed district elections plan, with sufficient clarity to be readily readable, • Inset map detailing the proposed boundary separating Districts 1 and 2. • Explain that approval of the proposed plan would expand the Board from five to seven members. • Explain the proposed timeframe for the expansion of the Board to seven members, • Explain the proposed number of members from each district and the at-large members. • Explain the use of nominating districts during the May primaries, meaning that any candidates for seats from either of the two districts must live in those respective districts and be nominated in May by the voters of their respective political party in those respective districts. • Explain that At-large candidates aze nominated in May by the voters of their respective political party from the entire County and elected in November by all voters across the entire County. • Explain that all candidates, both those nominated by district and those nominated At-Lazge, are elected in November by all voters across the entire County. • Explain when the respective Commissioner seats would be up for election, • Provide contact information for further information. • Explain situation if the referendum is not approved. • Other relevant points. Distribute brochure at libraries, convenience stores, senior centers, town halls, community centers, civic clubs, County volunteer boards, Board of Commissioner meetings, county offices, animal shelter, etc,