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This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Aaron Hamlin about a new approach to voting. 

• A candid conversation about new approach to voting
• What is approval voting and why it matters
• What cities are using this system and what have the results been
• And, much more

7 Steps to an Amazing City:

1. Attitude
2. Motivation
3. Attention to Detail
4. Zing
5. Inclusiveness
6. Neighborhood Empowerment
7. Green Awareness

Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

Links Mentions During Show:

• www.aaronhamlin.com
• AmazingCities.org
• AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast

About  Aaron Hamlin

I focus on technically-oriented, under-recognized social causes that offer ultra-high impact. I'm the executive director of The Center for Election Science. We empower people with voting methods that strengthen their democracy.

I've written articles for publications such as Deadspin, Democracy Chronicles, Independent Voter Network, Bust Magazine, and The Telegraph. I've been featured in Popular Mechanics, NPR, Inside Philanthropy, Reason, Vox, and MSNBC for my expertise on voting methods. On contraceptive topics, I've been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, MIT Technology Review, The New Statesman, Salon, Scientific American, Smithsonian Magazine, and dozens of others.

You can find an archive of all my past and current work on voting, contraception, nonprofits, and philanthropy on my personal website (www.aaronhamlin.com).

About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

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