Just to change the subject for a short minute:
This is a Board of Trustees election. It is supposed to be managed by the
Elections Committee, a Board-appointed committee of community members. Their mandate was reviewed and updated within the past month by Board resolution. (Yes, I know this used to be the "affiliate-selected" round, but now that it is an election, things have changed.)
Is there a reason why every single communication I have seen about this election has been authored by staff members, none of whom are listed as staff support for the committee? Did the Elections Committee carry out a consultation with the community to make this significant change in the manner in which candidate questions will be handled, as is indicated by their charter?
There's a reason why these elections have never been managed by WMF staff - I think anyone could see the conflict of interest if they were to do so - and the Elections Committee or a committee selected by affiliates has handled these matters to date. I'd like to know why this does not seem to be the case in this election.
You may now wish to return to your previous discussions about where to talk about this election. Please excuse my interruption. /s
Risker/Anne