Town Meeting Advisory Committee
Our Mission:
The purpose of the Committee is to research and propose options to optimize participation in Town of Lincoln voting, create opportunities for an informed vote, and a process that is fair, accessible and inclusive.
This committee was formed after voters at the March 3rd, 2025 Town Meeting voted to table Article 9: Shall the Town of Lincoln vote on all money articles by Australian ballot beginning in 2026? [17 V.S.A § 2680(c)(1)].
The Town Meeting Advisory Committee was formally approved by the Lincoln Selectboard on May 6, 2025.
Before changing the entire structure of voting that has been practiced for decades, more thought and research was needed before making this very important decision. Some of the items the committee will be researching:
- Should the Article be worded differently.
- How do we retain the in-person collaborative environment that is the staple of democracy?
- How do we increase the voter response?
- What are the benefits and consequences of going to an Australian ballot?