Great points brought up by @Oxytocin, and @lavande thanks for addressing.
If the electorate is not called upon with regularity, participation drops. There is a sweet spot between too much, and not enough, thank you for continuing to try to find it.
I view this as an experiment in progress and I am looking forward to seeing if the retroactive rewards are enough to increase / sustain participation.
Although I have some reservations, I am voting for the renewal given it demonstrates a willingness to find the right solution.