Western Woods -- the reason why the referendum was set high (perhaps too high) was to demonstrate the true public will for reform.

I voted in favour of the proposed solution both times.   Its advantage was to ensure that every representative would have received the support of the majority of voters.

The second time, imo, the referendum did not have the imperative for reform that the first one did -- (NDP government yet losing the popular vote in 96 and the Liberal landslide in 2001 (77-2)).   With the more balanced house in 2005, there was perceived better representation of opposition voices in the Leg.

I would strongly oppose the imposition of a mixed member parliament - where party lists, not voters, decide who is their representative.

If they go to an MMP set-up, they better make voting mandatory.   I also hope that if a different electoral framework is established - that they also bring in other changes (electronic voting et al).