The San Jose City Council has punted on a proposal that could have introduced ranked choice voting to certain city elections. Councilmembers on Tuesday voted 8-2 — with Vice Mayor Pam Foley and District 10 Councilmember George Casey voting against, and District 5 Councilmember Peter Ortiz absent — to advance a ballot measure that would allow the city to use the ranked choice model to fill unexpected council or mayoral vacancies. However, while the original proposal would have put the question before voters this November, the final measure sets the ballot contest for the March 2028 primary election. The year-and-a-half…
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