I worry that there are some/many scenarios in which this would disadvantage an insurgent progressive. Zohran’s victory notwithstanding, RCV seems to favor the ideological center of any given field. Polarizing candidates need an outright majority at the outset or they won’t survive.

Zusy references “a series of layoffs” in a way that makes it sound like more are coming.

COUNCIL RESULTS:

Affordability goes to the heart of our values. What kind of Sanctuary City are we, if we force our most vulnerable out? Standing up to Trump is one part of the fight. Keeping our community inclusive, affordable, and dignified is the other.

Make no mistake, these issues are interconnected.