Analysis of Average # of Councillors picked on each Voter's Ballot

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• The total # of voters who voted for mayor in 2011 was 8,817. 
•  The total # of votes cast for Councillors in 2011 was 43,511.
• Average # of of Councillors chosen by each person who voted for Mayor is 4.93.

• The total # of voters who voted for mayor in 2008 was 7,389. 
•  The total # of votes cast for Councillors in 2008 was 35,951.
• Average # of of Councillors chosen by each person who voted for Mayor is 4.86.

• The total # of voters who voted for mayor in 2005 was 9,446. 
•  The total # of votes cast for Councillors in 2005 was 50,654.
• Average # of of Councillors chosen by each person who voted for Mayor is 5.36.

Voter Turnout in 2005 was 41%  as compared to 26% in 2008. 
Voter Turnout in 2011 is 30.4%