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122 <br /> Page 3 of 3 Will Raymond <br /> to improve access to health, education and housing services, I know that <br /> even in our relatively wealthy community there are some sharp needs - <br /> needs that many residents are not aware of. The folks that most need <br /> this kind of access will be the ones I want to champion. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> No professional or other interests that would cause a conflict. <br /> BOCC Elections Advisory Group <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> Been involved in local elections 20+ years. <br /> Have worked with and for OC BOE as poll-worker. <br /> Extensive experience with OC BOE in terms of campaign finance, oversight, campaign finance <br /> monitoring/compliance, reporting and reports, data management and transparency. <br /> Advocate for CH Voter-Owned elections. <br /> Former CH Council candidate. <br /> Appeared with Moses Carey multiple times to debate OC districting. Pushed for further reforms <br /> like cumulative voting, non-partisan elections both then and through today(prefer ranked choice <br /> over cumulative). <br /> Have worked on numerous campaigns last 40 years. Registered thousands of voters. Been a <br /> poll-sitter, observer for OC Dems. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> Interested in broadening voter participation and providing more diversity in candidate choices. <br /> Want to see reforms that are inclusive instead of divisive. Look at improving transparency, <br /> accountability and efficiency in voting process. Increase citizen oversight of process. Loosen <br /> hold of local special interests on process and outcome. Increase accessibility to the ballot and <br /> ability for what will be largest voting bloc- unaffiliated voters -to choose the candidates they <br /> want to vote for. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> I will bring an experienced and unique insight into our local politics and political landscape. I <br /> understand the current process. I know the history of how we got to today s process and will <br /> help craft a vision of where OC wants to go that is aligned with our residents values and desires. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 10/14/2020 Date Printed: 1/13/2021 <br />