Australian Ballot going to the Senate

On March 2, 2009, St. Johnsbury residents voted to eliminate the traditional Town Meeting they have each year. Instead, voters want to move to strictly Australian Ballot. The decision to rid the town of the Town Meeting was sent to the House and passed. The next step is to get the approval from the Senate. If that is passed, the new system with the Australian Ballots will begin next year. Some people are opposed to this new system, but most feel it will be a more convenient way for people to voice their opinions on issues on paper ballots.