Referendum Key to Boosting Voter Turnout
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy "Budda" Mather suggested that a referendum in the BVI would increase public participation and voter turnout in general elections.
Mather spoke during the constitutional review debate in the House of Assembly, highlighting the review team's proposal for referendums throughout its report.
- The referendum law has existed since 2002 but has never been used despite promises.
- Mather argued that referendums would help reconnect the public with decision-making on major national issues.
Referendums increase voter turnout in most countries.
Author's summary: Referendums can boost voter turnout and public participation.
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