Submission List
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We should get rid of the political party system for an elected
independent system, that is, no more Liberals or NDP.?
Political parties are part of the problem, and PR will only give
them more power. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system no change
Author: Scott Yee
Date: Oct 01, 2004
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'Regional Lists, Provincial Compensation:?An update
to submission Day 1203'? [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Wilfred A Day
Date: Sep 30, 2004
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The Top Three Voting System (T3V); 63?three local
members chosen by a modified AV system (ranking up to?3
candidates), supplemented by?16 members selected from
regional lists based on party shares of 1st preference votes. [10
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Divine
Date: Sep 30, 2004
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'Review Of Provincial Government System: Proposed
Changes/Improvements'? [6 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Carolanne Reynolds
Date: Sep 30, 2004
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'A View from Finland'? Comments, suggestions and links
to material on MMP electoral systems? [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Olli Salmi
Date: Sep 30, 2004
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I would like to be able to vote for a candidate that I like, as
well as, be able to vote for a party [MMP]. These?rwo
may be different,?that is,?the candidate I
want may not represent the party I want. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rod Clark
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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I would like to see proportional representation
[PR]?adopted for elections in Canada.? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Eroca Dancer
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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'Table of Contents and Tied Purpose' [1 page]; Mixed Member
Proportional for British Columbia via Ten Regional Compensation PR
Seats...' [3 pages]; 'The Logic of a Super-Lean Approach to Voting
System Reform' [1 page];Tables [30 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Harold C. Daykin
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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I want a voting a system that would have the number of seats
reflecting the percentate of votes [PR].? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sharon Dyck
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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The Citizens' Assembly is concerned about how to handle recall
under proportional representation.? I have already dealt
with this matter in my "MMM-Ensemble" proposal in submission 1302.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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By-elections under STV do not assist with voter choice,
proportionality, or local representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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There are several approaches to voter verified paper trails for
electronic voting machines.? One method is the "ballot
under glass" approach.?Another method prints out a
filled out ballot that is later scanned optically. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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The Citizens' Assembly should consider whether it is a good idea
to ban anti-democratic political parties. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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If the Citizens' Assembly chooses STV as the recommended system,
the Citizens' Assembly should not expect STV to clean up the party
endorsement (nomination of candidates by political parties)
procedures by itself. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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I would like to be able to vote for a candidate
that I like, as well as, be able to vote for a party [MMP].
These?rwo may be different,?that
is,?the candidate I want may not represent the party I
want. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marcia Wolter
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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A proposal for a system of proportional representation in two
steps.? Weighted voting for MLAs to reflect the level of
their support is a component of the proposal. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brian Waines
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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'A Proposal for Electoral Reform'.? The election of
individal riding MLAs is retained with improved proportionality
achieved by adding members on a regional basis by using
vote-percentage thresholds [Mixed Member Compensatory MMC]. [16
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: R M Giza
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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In the light of electoral fairness I think that some fosort of
proportional representation [PR]?should be implemented
for our BC electoral system.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Eric Zasburg
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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There should be Proportional Representation [PR]?with
strong support for independent candidates, and longer term in
office with annual, or biannual approval referendums. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Marian Zamfirescu
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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I would like to see a mixed member proportional system
[MMP]?in Canada; the current system is
unfair.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Shirley MacLean
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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I?m writing to ask that serious consideration be
given for proportional representation [PR]?be adopted in
the electoral process in Canada.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Wendy MacLean
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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I doubt I could support either of the two options you seem to be
focusing on as it seems that your goal is to match seats with the
popular vote.? This assumes that the votes that are
being cast now are being cast solely for parties. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Mr George Pringle
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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Proportional representation [PR] should be adopted for the
electoral process in Canada.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Margot Popplewell
Date: Sep 27, 2004
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Proposals for adapting the 'Vote 1-2-3' system to accommodate MMP
and proportional representation [PR] [2 pages + 14 pages of linked
documents]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jeff Jewell
Date: Sep 26, 2004
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'Proportional Representation Through Weighted Parliamentary
Votes'? [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Kennedy
Date: Sep 26, 2004
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I?recommend a mixed representative
[MMP]?system. The issue of regional representation
should not allow us to lose sight of the most glaring failure of
the current system. Each vote must count, and right now it does
not. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Christoph Dietzfelbinger
Date: Sep 23, 2004
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'This submission focuses on the need for the creation of
Aboriginal Electoral Districts.' [covering letter, 1
page?+ Submission, 5 pages + Table of proposed
Aboriginal electoral districts, 2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation, Other
Author: Party Leader Don Moses, Party Leader, All Nations Party of
British Columbia
Date: Sep 23, 2004
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BC could form its own version of MMP to serve our purposes. It
doesn't really matter to me how big the riding sizes are, or if the
number of MLAs increases so long as we get some sort of
proportional representation. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephanie Grindon
Date: Sep 22, 2004
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'Letter from Doris Anderson, President of Fair Vote Canada re
Error in Presentation before the Citizens' Assembly September
11'? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Doris Anderson
Date: Sep 22, 2004
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'The Equal Resources Electoral System' [A letter to members of
the Citizens' Assembly, 3 pages] and 'The
Equal?Resources Electoral System' [8
pages]?
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Sep 22, 2004
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'Supplement to Electoral Reform Submission' [Vote 1-2-3, Jewell
1373]? [6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jeff and Diana Jewell
Date: Sep 21, 2004
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There should be no quotas for representation.? Those
women who are our current representatives are there because the
voters considered them to be the best candidates, not the best
women candidates. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Minority representation
Author: J D Dobson
Date: Sep 21, 2004
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Two comments on MMP: first, citizens must be able to vote for
whomever they please from the party list; secondly, the PR list
component should only apply to the list candidates, not the whole
legisature [MMM or parallel list]. [1 page]
Category:
Author: J Dwayne Hamilton
Date: Sep 21, 2004
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A way of?designing an MMP system?with
individual ridings but without adding any more MLAs to the
current?79 members, and without increasing the size of
rural ridings,?while?maintaining
parliamentary stability. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Doug Morrison
Date: Sep 21, 2004
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My proposal is based upon the idea that we all owe our society
for the rights and privileges we enjoy. No one should be exempt
from having a duty to serve a single term for the state, say five
years. Selection would be random. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Simon Melrose
Date: Sep 21, 2004
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The MMP system may be the best choice for BC, in that it is
easily understood and the results are known very
quickly.? No matter what system is adopted, it would be
an improvement over the present First Past the Post System. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Neil Adam
Date: Sep 21, 2004
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'Surveys indicate full MMP or STV would be rejected at a
referendum; we propose a "Moderate Mixed System", midway between
our present system and full MMP,?and submit that MMS is
superior to full MMP or STV in several ways.' [71 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Maxwell Anderson
Date: Sep 21, 2004
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'The principle of the accountability of elected representatives
to voters is of fundamental importance, and it can be respected in
a mixed proportional representation
[MMP]?system.'? [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Glen L Porter
Date: Sep 21, 2004
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Instead of the current practice of just selecting the one
candidate on the ballot perhaps you could consider an approval
rating system where the voter marks Favour or Oppose for each of
the candidates on the ballot. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Todd Bussey
Date: Sep 21, 2004
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I support electoral reform where half the members of the
Legislature?are elected by proportional representation
and half?as they are today, giving ample support to
local representation [MMP]. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Guy Wera
Date: Sep 20, 2004
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I would recommend that the members read the novel In the
Wet by Neville Shute. It presents an interesting idea for
voter reform.? [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Mr Doug Alpen
Date: Sep 13, 2004
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I have been impressed by the way the Citizens' Assembly has been
run and by the dedicated effort that the members have put in. I
don't know what to make of some recent lobbying, but it certainly
complicates the process. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Iain Macanulty
Date: Sep 12, 2004
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I believe the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP]?System
would provide the best electoral system for BC, helping to address
regional inequities such as the rural/urban split and provide a
means of making every vote count. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Michael Bonnor
Date: Sep 12, 2004
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I would like to add my voice to those caling for electoral
reform. In particular, I agree that some form of Mixed Member
Proportional Representation [MMP], with a minimum limit to get
seats, would be a good choice for BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dave Way
Date: Sep 09, 2004
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Electors in BC and municipal elections?should not
need to be?Canadian citizens. It is proper for federal
elections to exclude non-citizens?but, resident
non-citizen property owners are affected by measures affecting
their property. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Jim Powell
Date: Sep 08, 2004
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'Additional Thoughts on Selecting PR Members'.? A
supplementary submission amending a 'PR-Light' system by selecting
list members from a party's best losers in a region. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Professor Bryan Schwartz
Date: Sep 07, 2004
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I support a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system for BC
as this method would allow a vote for a party member and for a
party of my choice. It would enable proportional
representation.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Todd Turik
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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I am in favour of mixed proportional representation
[MMP]?as the most democratic method of voting for
government.?[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Olive Johnson
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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I am strongly in favour of an electoral system that features
direct proportionality (the number of seats a party gets
provincially is in proportion to the?number of votes
they get).? The best system to model ours after
is?an MMP system. [1 page]?
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kim Chute
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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Support for an MMP system with a legislature of 100 seats, 25
chosen from party lists.?Within the one
year?before a?general election, a party's
slate of candidates must be?elected by all registered
party members. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Doug Cochran
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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Almost without exception, the party which gets the most special
interest money stands the best chance of winning political office.
To say the least it certainly?corrupts the present
electoral process and needs to be corrected. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Jim Connon
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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MMP, an electoral system with a proven track record of producing
fairer results, is,? in my opinion, our best (only)
choice.? It scares me to think Nick Loenen's proposal
(Preferential-Plus) is even being discussed. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Nancy M Forhan
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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Eleven points for the design of a mixed member proportional
[MMP]?electoral system for BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Baron Fowler
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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A proposal for an MMP system with half
the?MLAs?elected from ridings, half from
party lists, with 4 year terms.? Party list
members?are initially elected for 2 years, then 4 years
to produce staggered terms (elections every 2 years). [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Glen Kask
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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'Tampering with the Voting System'? [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Peter Kearvell
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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I wish to join the many voices in support of a more democratic
system of electing our representatives.?
PR,?in my opinion, will increase the number of people
wishing to participate in elections and make their vote count. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Frank Lehmann
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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Discussion of three propositions: the first past the post
electoral system is faulty; political parties work against
democracy; the need for elected cabinet ministers. [3 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government
Author: Vincent Lizee
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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I am opposed to the current electoral system and favour MMP. I am
not in favour of STV and even less in favour of the 'Preferential
Plus' proposal by Nick Loenen. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ryan Lucy
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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Reference to articles in the Scientific American.? [1
page]
Category: Link/reference to other resources
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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Information and references on the d'Hondt Greatest Averages Method
of proportional representation, and on the STV electoral system
used by the Australian Capital Territory. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Link/reference to other resources, Other
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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I am a proponent of PR. I rarely feel that my vote is ever heard
in a majority government. I have seen too many governments forge
ahead with drastic changes to our society that were never mentioned
before any election. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brian Hall
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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MMP?provieds a local representative , as well as
making it possible to represent the diverse?views of the
constituents in a given area.??The party list
should permit choice?by the voters of that party. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ruth Zenger
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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You may add my voice to those who advocate a mixed member
proportional [MMP]?system similar to that of New
Zealand. We have outgrown our current system, as it concentrates
power in the hands of elites. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gracie MacDonald
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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MMP would help?reduce voter turnoff and cynicism and
it would improve the resiliency of our communities, cities and
regions in dealing with increasingly complex issues, challenges and
problems. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Maser
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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Seventy percent?of the
public's?submissions?favour MMP
and?only 4% favour STV.? MMP
is?simple and straightforward, that's what the public
wants.? STV is complicated and not truly
proportional.?[1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Paul Morgan
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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I would like to see?a seperate vote for our MLAs and
the Premier. I may want to vote for one person for Premier but I
may want someone else for my MLA -- similar to the American system
I suppose.? [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Ms Susan Atkinson
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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I favour MMP for BC? with MLA numbers increased to
160, half to be women and 10% for native peoples; two MLAs in 53
constituency seats?with 52 party lists
seats.? The pay for MLAs would be cut in half to
accommodate this. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Al Reford
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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MMP is the best electoral system to provide fair representation
to citizens during the period between elections and to address
common concerns about elections themselves including distorted
results and poor representation of women. [6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Andrea Reimer
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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Without proportional representation there can be no true
democracy.?Mixed Proportional Representation
[MMP]?will encourage many more people
to?vote; governments will truly represent the citizens.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Barbara Rocheford
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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'Why do we vote and what do we expect of our voting
system?'? [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Les Brown
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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I have lived in BC my whole life except for the last 5 years in
New Zealand. I have returned just last spring.? The
problem I saw in the NZ MMP system was the power given to parties
with a small?percentage of the popular vote. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Mr Michael Kidd
Date: Sep 05, 2004
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A submission reccomending a form of multi-member district
proportional representation. [13 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephen McCarthy
Date: Sep 05, 2004
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I favour PR-STV. To improve party proportionality and to
encourage a high turnout with voluntary voting, I propose that the
exact number of MLAs elected by each district should not be
finalised until after the votes are cast. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Chris Benham
Date: Sep 04, 2004
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Please don't choose an electoral system which permits
politicians to hang around forever in the legislature because they
rank high on party lists.? I could live with a system
where I vote for several candidates in order of priority [AV]. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Watson
Date: Sep 02, 2004
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I support the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system with a
sensible?threshold, as this system seems to give the
best balance so that the large urban areas do not altogether
dominate the much larger, but less populated, rural ones. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: T M Taylor
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I favour an MMP]?system like the one in New Zealand.
Then my vote might have an influence in the way the government is
formed.?Hopefully coalition governments would help
parliament to weave ideas into meaningful legislation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Osa Thatcher
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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Now, a?large numbers of the voters are not being
represented by the party of their
choice?and?voters of different parties are
not being fairly represented. Some sort of proportional
representation [PR]?is desperately needed here. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Anne and Amy Thompson
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I favour MMP for BC. The current system fails
us?because the popular vote does not always
correspond?with who actually holds the power. I would
have more faith in the system if there was a more realistic
representation of the electorate. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bernice Jacobsen
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I support proportional representation [PR] where parties get
seats in proportion to their votes.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Steven Cooke
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I am realizing more and more that this reform reaches every
aspect of our citizens' lives.? No quick fixes
please.? [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change, Other
Author: Hilda Dahl
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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It is obvious that the first past the post system operating in
BC is undemocratic.? I urge the Assembly to propose a
mixed member proportional [MMP]?electoral system with
open party lists.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Betty N Daniel
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I support MMP for BC with 53 constituency seats and 26 party
semi-open list seats. Parties should run candidates in 50% of the
constituencies to gain list seats and?party list
candidates should be selected democratically. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Eric M Day
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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A New Zealander staying us has a positive view of MMP; people
feel their vote counts and minority groups are more likely to have
a representative.?There may be problems when an MLA
changes party or becomes an independent. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: R G and Brenda Elder
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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We support a mixed member proportional [MMP] system of voting.
This submission was also signed by?Myer Kronseth,
Michael Risden, Elisa Shine, Spring Shine, Milne Gilbort, and Betty
Tillotson. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rowena Eloise
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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Please do not even consider proposing a regular date for
elections. For one thing, you can see from the 2-year partisan
battles currently going on in the United States how time-wasting
that is. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Muriel J Enock
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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There should be a specified minimum time?for party
membership before members can vote in the selection of a candidate,
instead of last minute mass sign up. I would like to be able to
rank the candidates 1, 2, and perhaps 3. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Stanley A Fricker
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I believe?BC should implement proportional
representation [PR], which has worked well in such countries as NZ.
Once voters see that their selections are reflected in the
Legislature they will be much more enthusiastic about voting. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Trudy Frisk
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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Proportional representation [PR] would allow more debate and
cooperation, reduce swings from one administration to another and
probably save money (think of the costs of initiatives that get
cancelled).? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Elizabeth Kaller and Brian Lupton
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I would like to see a change in Canada?s electoral
system, (including provincial elections).? Perhaps
something similar to the systems used in Australia or Germany would
be the answer for us.? [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: L King
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I favour MMP because it is likely to?produce an
electoral system in which many parties can participate, where
voters have a wide range of choice, representation in government
reflects votes won, and election outcomes are less extreme. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Dorle Kneifel
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I support a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] representation
system for British Columbia because the current system does not
allow my view to be adequately represented in British Columbia
government.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: J Knight
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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We are tired of voting in elections and not having our electoral
choice represented.?We support a mixed member
proportional [MMP] system of voting for BC.? It seems
the fairest system to us and would encourage more people to vote.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: S R Lamb and M F Lampson
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I am in favour of proportional representation [PR].?
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jean Lamond
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I favour proportional representation and, for reasons of
relative simplicity and fairness, suggest the adoption of the New
Zealand system [MMP]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Noel Lax
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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Personally, I strongly support the idea of a mixed membership
proportional [MMP] voting?system for BC.? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joanne Van der Green
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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The following people in addition to the person making this
submission?support MMP: Donald K Wilson, Donna B Wilson,
Emily Sutcliffe,? and Graham Sutcliffe.? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Daphne M Wilson
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I support a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] representation system
for British Columbia because the current system does not allow my
view to be adequately represented in British Columbia
government.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: K Wilkie
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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A proposal for achieving proportional representation [PR] while
retaining much that is desirable in our present electoral system
and avoiding a two ballot system, a reduced number of ridings, and
party lists of political friends. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: J L Gentry
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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A system of proportional voting with?60 members
chosen from party lists, 8 to represent regions, and 10 to
represent?minority and other interests. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation, Regional representation
Author: Helga Harlander
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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Both of us are long-time and strong supporters of a voting
system that would result in governments that reflect more or less
accurately the wishes of the electorate.? MMP seems to
us to come closest to the ideal form for BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Johanna Havelaar-Van Halst and W Just Havelaar
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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It is my heartfelt hope that your Assembly will recommend
switching to MMP. I doubt if a system could be devised that would
run faultlessly, but MMP?would surely more fairly
reflect the overall wishes of the BC electorate. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lloyd Hodge
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I would like to state my strong support for electoral reform
that will establish a responsive, representative
legislature.? My preference is for Mixed Member
Proportional representation [MMP], with an open party list. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: J K Hutchins
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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Proportional representation [PR] would bring fairness to the
system and revitalize public partipation in the voting
process.? Party list candidates must be chosen
democratically and preferentially rated by the party membership. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mary Jean and Wilfred Hagedorn
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I support a change to the MMP system This system would greatly
improve voter interest, moderate the wild policy swings that have
plagued BC over the years and would require increased cooperation
between major and minor parties. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dave Hale
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I strongly support a change to proportional representation,
specifically the MMP system used in New Zealand and Germany. This
system would greatly improve voter interest and?moderate
the wild policy swings that have plagued BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Ilona Hale
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I support electoral reform in BC and favour proportional
representation [PR].? Since we are a democracy, each
party should?receive the percentage of the pie they are
mandated for by the people's vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ron Hawkins
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I think it is time for electoral reform in our
pronvice.? I feel that a more proportional system of
voting is needed, and would hope that proposals for a new voting
system be considered and presented at a?referendum. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Hunter
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
A proposal for runoff selection of candidates if none gains 50%
of the riding's votes.?After the election,
each?candidate would have a ballot weighted according to
the number of votes received in general polling.? [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alexander MacDonald
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I?support an MMP electoral system for BC.?
It's outrageous that this country has retained its present SMP
system in the 21st Century. A proportional representation method
ought to have been in place at least 30 years ago. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rob MacLeod
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
Having read the information provided on Electoral reform I wish
to put my vote towards an MMP type voting system for BC. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Margaret B McCullough
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
The true sign of a democracy is the right to vote, yet here, so
many votes become null and void. How many votes have no say and are
thrown away with the present system?. To make all votes count
through PR is the first?priority. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Britta McNeill
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I favour MLAs dedicated to a specific riding, and representation
where seats reflect support from the voting population. As some
variety of MMP system?addresses both my concerns, I
support such a proposal for change. [1 page]?
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Johanna Mead
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
Comment on government and politics in Canada. [3 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Other
Author: John Middlemass
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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Small communities have no say in government, as only large towns
have influence because of their large vote.? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system no change, Regional representation, Other
Author: John Middlemass
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
We both prefer the MMP New Zealand system.? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: R J and P Morse
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
'Whatever else, Proportional Representation [PR]: Recent events
demand that.'? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: J E Moulds
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I am totally supportive of proportional representation
[PR]?in any Canadian electoral process. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kathreen A Nash
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I am convinced that any voting system that provides for more
accurately translating votes into seats [PR]?will mean
more people will vote, fewer will feel cynical about the
government, and BC will have a better and more stable future. [3
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kim Nash
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I favour MMP with 53 riding seats and 26 party list
seats.? The party lists would have only two names on
them specified by the party, and remaining list candidates would
come from a party's 'best losers' in the riding seats. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: E Nelson
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
Of the many systems of PR in the world we can choose which would
be best for BC.? The most important aspect of this
electoral change is that there should be a direct relationship
between seats gained and votes cast.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Virginia Newman
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I favor a?mixed member proportional?system
similar to the one in New Zealand. I believe that with an MMP
system each party could stick to their own planks and not promise
the world. It would be so much more realistic. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Frank H Nixon
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I adcovate proportional representation because?with
PR, those elected would have to communicate instead of shouting
past each other.? Then perhaps more people on the fringe
would have their concerns listened to. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Christine C Adolph
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I think some sort of Mixed Member Proportional (New Zealand)
[MMP]?system makes by far the most sense for British
Columbia. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rowen Ockley
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
More and more small groups are finding that consensus is the
most practical and successful way to deal with matters which must
be dealt with. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Other
Author: Margaret Parker
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
My view is for a system where top votes get the seat, but other
seats are allocated according to the overall proportion of votes
given to parties [MMP].? [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Noel Parker-Jervis
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
Four reasons why MMP should be adopted in BC: everyone should
have a voice; legislation should be negotiated; small parties
should have a voice; MMP would help to keep the government
sensitive to the vulnerable in BC.? [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Cleo Pawson
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
MMP will improve democracy in BC.? More voices will
be heard; more compromise and less yoyo politics will
result.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joan Payne
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I favour an MMP electoral system with 53 constituency
seats?and 26 party list seats.? Parties must
run candidates in at least 50% of the constituencies to qualify for
list seats,?and parties must select list candidates
democratically. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Betty Pembroke
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
To get fair and representative government we need electoral
reform. Probably the most effective system would be that used in
New Zealand -- MMP. I would ask that you recommend this when you
make your report. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Evelyn M Phillips
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
A comment on problems with AV and compulsory voting.?
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: E E Rempel
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I am concerned with fairness in the way votes are
applied.?? Each MLA should be elected from a
riding of equal numbers of voters. I repeatedly hear that rural
ridings want to continue the unequal advantage they presently
enjoy. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Regional representation
Author: Gil Reynolds
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
When I heard about proportional represention [PR] I realized
that?it addressed?my previous conerns about
our government's ability to truly represent its people.?
I now think that PR is the only way our government can be for the
people. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Donalda Richardson
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
Though not perfect, the MMP system by far transcends our present
antiquated, adversarial, and usally disproportionate voting
system.? MMP would ensure elected governments that more
accurately represented voters' wishes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Charlotte Senay
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
As a society, we are gradually moving toward more consensual
ways of finding solutions to many of the our problems.
Wouldn?t it be pleasant to develop a cooperative,
consensual way of governing our province.
I vote for MMP. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lynne Shields
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
In the current first past the post system, a voter has no
representation unless he/she votes for the winning
candidate.? In an MMP system, a voter always gets
represented even if it?is only one seat. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marcella Simpson
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
A wholehearted yes to MMP and to: checks on government power;
cooperative processes in office; less apathy in voters; stability
in governance and legislation; and to a fairer, smarter system of
voting. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Donna Soules
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I prefer a mixed member proportional [MMP] electoral
system.? I really like the idea that MLAs are then
forced to cooperate for the good of the province.? [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Lois J Sprague
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I support proportional representation [PR].? It would
be fairer if a party's share of seats equaled its share of the
province wide vote.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Uli Steghaus
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I would like to be able to have two votes, one for the premier
and one vote for my local member.? This way I can get
the best man for?the job. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Other
Author: Brian Stewart
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
It is essential that Canada change to a system of Proportional
Representation [PR]: more women would be elected; people would no
longer feel voiceless; more young people would vote; most countries
have changed to PR.? [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Christine Stirling
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
'Electoral Reform: Introduction of STV in the
UK'?? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Ailsa Stuart
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
Please know that we are for a proportional representation [PR]
electoral system for BC.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nancy and Jerry Swartz
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I?favour MMP.? The legislature should have
rules of procedure to ensure that all decisions?are by
free vote.? MLAs should always consider their
constituency wishes as more important than loyalty to any political
party. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Sedley Sweeny
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I believe MMP is best because a party's overall share of seats
in the legislature should equal its share of votes.?
Government would become less adversarial and radical swings in
government policy would be a thing of the past. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Claire and E Bouchard
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I would like to state my strong support for
electoral reform that will establish a responsive, representative
legislature.? My preference is for Mixed Member
Proportional representation [MMP], with an open party list. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert A Byers
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I believe that the MMP system would be the best system to adopt
in BC.? It would allow for both regional as well as
party representation in our legislature.? It would also
make my vote (and everyone else's) count for something. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nancy Barnes
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I?strongly support a proportional representation [PR]
electoral system for BC.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kaleb Belak
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I favour MMP because it allows minority voices to be
represented.? Parties need to be heard?so
that they can?attract those who share their core
values.? In comparison to MMP, the STV system is less
voter friendly. [two pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Paul Bowles
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I am writing to express my strong desire for electoral reform in
BC.? I favour proportional representation
[PR]?because we need a fairer voting system to make the
number of seats won proportional to the number of votes won. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nicole Breuer
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I favour some variant of proportional representation [PR]
because?all votes would translate into actual
representation.??It would be more difficult
to force through legislation?pushed by lobbly groups
behind the scenes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alfred J Breuer
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
Some system of PR will represent all voters' philosophies in the
legislature. This would result in a much more legitimate
government. The system used in NZ [MMP] seems the fairest and most
effective of all the systems I have read about. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ian D Brown
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
I am in favour of changing the current voting system to a system
of Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ruby Buick
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
When I vote I want my vote to count.? The present
system makes me feel disenfranchised.? Surely there is a
better system.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs J E Busby
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
[Submission withdrawn from the website?on 3 December
2004 at the request of the author of the submission]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Maureen Breckon
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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|
The most important thing right now in Canadian politics is the
need for proportional representation [PR].? We need
alternative views and a creative forum for discussion. Only more
diversity in the Legislature will make this possible.?[1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bruce Jordan
Date: Aug 31, 2004
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|
I support electoral reform to a proportional representation [PR]
system.?[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Leslie Canil
Date: Aug 31, 2004
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|
Seats won should be proportional to votes won [PR].?
I don't believe adversarial politics has been getting us where we
want to go, and that a more consensual, or at least coalitional,
style would be more in line with my values. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Denise Colman
Date: Aug 31, 2004
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|
My views on this subject are pretty clear. The present system
needs to be improved and?some form of
MMP?seems to be the best way.? I would set
the threshold for party representation at 5%. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ian Duncan
Date: Aug 31, 2004
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|
I would be in favour of a change to a voting system like New
Zealand's [MMP]?where the people's votes were
proportionally represented in the legislature.? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kirk Franske
Date: Aug 31, 2004
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|
We do not like the present system because too often, we feel
unrepresented.? We would prefer an?MMP system
which would give our votes weight no matter how every one else
voted, and we would feel we live in a true democracy. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Victor and Marion Kirkpatrick
Date: Aug 31, 2004
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|
With the current FPTP system we have an opportunity to put a
piece of paper in a box every few years, but no ongoing
participation or representation in government.? We
should change to proportional representation [PR]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Kerr
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
|
I favour MMP.? The voter should also be given the
opportunity of voting 'no party' in the party vote.? If
'no party' votes were a majority in the riding, the runner-up
candidate would be elected instead of a party list candidate. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Quentin Lake
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
|
'I am writing to express my very strongly?felt
opinion that democracy in BC would be better served with
a? chnage to the mixed member proportional (MMP) system
of voting' ?[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Donna Jean Wright
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
|
'I feel that the fairest, simplest and most desirable electoral
system would be a mixed member proportional [MMP]
system.'? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: C J G MacKenzie
Date: Aug 31, 2004
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|
I've made a list of what I don't like in BC Politics and then a
list of what I think we need. ?Possibly the PR-STV model
would best address the needs of BCers. Or use the model used to
choose the Citizens' Assembly.??[4 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Andy Merrick
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
|
I am asking for a change to a Mixed Member Proportional
Representation [MMP]?method so I know that my vote will
count. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Onni Milne
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
|
I support change to MMP.? One-half of the members
should be elected in constituency races and the remaining one half
should be elected from party lists.? A 5% threshold for
a party to get seats should be included. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Clifford Pennock
Date: Aug 31, 2004
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|
I am concerned that young people are losing interest in voting
because the present election system allows a minority of voters to
sometimes elect governments and a large percent of the voters not
to be represented at all. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Edna F Pennock
Date: Aug 31, 2004
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|
?I support some form of?MMP because it
would give us governments that more accurately reflect the voting
wishes of British Columbians, and free us from large majority
governments?without any effective opposition. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Judith Quinlan
Date: Aug 31, 2004
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|
'It [PR] is the only truly democratic system, making every vote
count and every voter's voice heard.'? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Margaret R Smith
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
|
I strongly believe that?BC should use PR for all
future elections. The number of representatives should remain at
the present number with 70% constituency seats and the rest chosen
from party list candidates [MMP]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Maureen Stickney
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
|
I strongly urge the Assembly to adopt a mixed member
proportional [MMP] system that will be suitable?for our
province. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Orest Swintak
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
|
Canadian politics needs proportional representation
[PR].? We need alternative views and a creative forum
for discussion and long term programs. Only more diversity
(parties) in the Legislature will make this possible. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Shera Street
Date: Aug 31, 2004
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|
From the bit of research that we?ve done, it sounds
like the type of representational system they have in New Zealand
[MMP]?might work. It sounds a bit complicated, but it
seems to more fairly reflect voters?
intentions.?[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Glenda Bartosh and Peter Lisicin
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
|
Submission supporting the adoption of MMP? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Professor Emeritus Helmut Brauss
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
|
Progress can be made in the political field if our people will
only bypass the party system.? [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Zella Taylor
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
I want proportional representation [PR] for BC.? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rosalind Taylor
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
My choice [MMP]? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mike Tropp
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
I support MMP (with a threshold of 6%)?to foster
support?for the electoral system within the community,
to produce representative government,?to have an
electoral system that?is readily understood
&?not be costly to implement. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alexander M Campbell
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
'Mixed Member Proportional for British Columbia via Ten Regional
Compensation PR Seats (mainly two in each of four large regions)
with no Party
List'?????[3?pages
+ 7 tables]?
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Harold C Daykin
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
I am strongly opposed to proportional representation
[PR]?as it provides no relationship between a citizen
and any representative. That is not democracy.? [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: R R Dean
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
'The Art of Voting Scientifically'? A survey of
different electoral systems and their effects.? [11
pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Nick Doe
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
Election after election we are told how democratic we
are.? Nothing could be farther from the
truth.? Over 64 countries have adopted some form of PR
because they found first past the post disenfranchised thousands of
voters. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Joseph G Exner
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
We prefer the MMP system which keeps the local connection
as?an important element in the province?s
electoral system, and we agree that a more proportional system
would better reflect the basic values of our province?s
population. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Karin and Tom Leja
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
'Changes in Government'? [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Other
Author: Harry Vogt
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
'Changing the Political Parties System and the Vote-Counting
System'? [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Norma Ellen Verwey
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
I do not feel the rights and wishes of the people of BC are
being fairly or adequately met. I like the idea of the number of
seats in the legislature?being proportional to the
number of votes received at election time [PR].? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: William C Wieland
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
Party discipline should be relaxed so that MLAs can represent
their local community, and the premier and cabinet can be more
accountable.? [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Gregory Allan Wiebe
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
A proprosal for contingent voting?(a variation of
AV)?to ensure that an elected MLA receives a clear
majority of the votes cast. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ian F Gilbert
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
I grew up in Norway where they voted for a party (list of
candidates) and was represented by percentage of votes [PR]. This
voting system did not give Norway an unstable government. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Eva Glittenberg
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
If the government is really thinking of the best for the country
then they will know that changing the voting system to MMP is
essential to represent all the people.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Hege Glittenberg
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
Put me down for a positive vote for MMP.? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Hepburn
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
'The Tyranny of the Majority'? An
examination?of the issue of representation of urban and
rural communities.? [3 pages]
Category: Regional representation
Author: Victor M Young
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
We agree that a more proportional system would better reflect
the basic values of our province?s
population.? We prefer the Mixed Member Proportional
(MMP) system, which keeps the local connection.? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Simone Machny
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
'Citizens' Assembly Submission'? 'I support a mixed
system [MMP]?along with constituency representatives.
The proportion of 2 constituency representatives to one party list
representative seems good to me.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Pegasis McGauley
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
'Electoral Reforms'? In order for a multiparty system
to work democratically, there would need to be changes to our
voting system. If there were 5 candidates, we should be asked to
rank them 1 to 5 [AV]. [5 pages]?
Category: Electoral system change, Other
Author: Julia Milstead
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
'Submission to the Citizens' Assembly on Electoral
Reform'? [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Barry Anderson
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
'Proportional Representation, Why?? Because the
present voting system, First Past The Post (FPTP), distorts
elections, producing results that are undemocratic'? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lars Anderson
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
I would like to add my support for a push?for the
adoption of proportional representation [PR].? I believe
it to be the only fair system where we all would count. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John S Palmer
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
'Use of the Preferential Ballot'? I support the
preferential vote [AV], but think it needs improving. My suggestion
is one way it might be done.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: J A Pelter
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
A superior system of voting to the current first past the post
system is the preferential ballot [AV], where candidates are ranked
1, 2, 3, 4 and the ballots are counted one ranking at a time until
a candidate gets 51% of the votes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Stanley A Perkins
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
I?m writing to say I prefer representation by
population [PR].? Anything is better than what we now
have.?[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Victoria Pettitt
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
We need proportional representation [PR] in this province in
order to give voice to those voters who are neither members of the
business community or have ties to labour. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Pulsford
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
The Assembly?should?seriously consider
proportional representation [PR].? Here in BC, the party
that had 56% of the vote ended up with 98% of the seats, and in
1991 the Liberals had most votes but fewer seats that the
NDP.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stuart Richardson
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
'One Man One Vote: One Vote One Value', article by Fred
Schindler, published in, Journal of Canadian Studies,
Volume 3, number 1, February 1968, pp 13-20.? [8
pages]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Dr Fred Schindeler
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
It is possible to retain the advantages of our present system
while improving the mix in our legislature by making sure that
parties other than the one forming the government have reasonable,
if not strictly proportional, representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert V Simpson
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
I think that MMP is the way to go for BC.? [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Judy Steves
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
'Leadership to Save Canada'.? Book available for
consultation at the Citizens' Assembly office.
Category: Other
Author: Howard Shaver
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
|
I propose a majority system (50% + 1) whereby a candidate to be
elected must get at least 50% + 1 of the votes that represent 50% +
1 of the riding's voters list. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Seto
Date: Aug 30, 2004
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I would like to see a system such as New Zealand?s
Mixed Member Proportional (MMP), one where?fewer votes
are wasted and smaller parties can win seats, giving a variety of
opposition voices.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Douglas S Brown
Date: Aug 30, 2004
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I strongly favour proportional representation [PR]?as
the most democratic and just sytem of voting, making each
individual vote more worthwhile and meaningful. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephen Tindley
Date: Aug 28, 2004
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'An Incremental and Attainable Democratic Model for British
Columbia'? [11 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Michael Clark
Date: Aug 27, 2004
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I would like to see the money taken out of elections. Let these
people?show up on our doorsteps and ask for our votes. I
would also like to see?governments
removed?from office as the result of?an
unkept promise. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Herbert Collinson
Date: Aug 27, 2004
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If you think your vote only counts if it goes only to a major
party, what?s the point?? An MMP type system
would allow all voters to get the representation they deserve and
would avoid some of the pitfalls of the current system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Chris Dakin
Date: Aug 27, 2004
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In the debate about PR, folks often worry about the inability of
fringe parties to govern if they ever got into power.? I
would like to bring your attention to a less obvious benefit of the
system, which has played out in Germany. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Andrew Kotaska
Date: Aug 27, 2004
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A representative should?only represent his/her
constituents, not a party. Multiple [run off] elections could
be?held so that an individual could gain a
majority.?The party forming the government should always
have 50% of the vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jonathon Van Der Goes
Date: Aug 27, 2004
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'The BCNU submission to the Citiznes' Assembly endorses
proportional representation [PR] as a superior electoral system to
the Single Member Plurality or First Past the Post System currently
in force in BC.'? [8 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Andrea Wiebe, BCNU Executive Councillor
Date: Aug 27, 2004
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If?we want to maintain a vibrant democracy where our
youth, in particular, feel it is worth while voting, some form of
PR?has to be implemented. Otherwise, we will fast
achieve voting turnout figures similar to the figures for the USA.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lesley Wicks
Date: Aug 27, 2004
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I would like the Citizens' Assembly to recommend the MMP (Mixed
Member Proportional) system of voting to be instituted in BC,
Canada. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Kathleen Wagner
Date: Aug 27, 2004
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The type of preferential ballot that I find appealing is rating
those running for office in order of preference; I may vote first
for a Liberal 3 points, secondly for the Green Party 2 points and
lastly for the NDP 1 point [Borda count]. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: John H Hall
Date: Aug 27, 2004
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I am in favour of an MMP?system to make the
legislature better reflect the actual votes
cast.??It would include approximately 2/3
local constituency candidates,?& 1/3 party list
candidates to make up the percentage of vote received. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brett McGillivray
Date: Aug 27, 2004
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Ten reasons not to vote. [2 pages]
Category: Other
Author: Elmer Strumecki
Date: Aug 27, 2004
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A new electoral system, the Schulze Method.? [Online, 1
page, and linked document, 25 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Markus Schulze
Date: Aug 27, 2004
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When citizens do not feel represented, then they loose hope,
initiative and the motivation to be involved in the political
arena. As a 'youth' of today, I am strongly urging British Columbia
to adopt an MMP?voting system. [1 page]?
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marion Bryan
Date: Aug 27, 2004
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I support a reform to provide proportional
representation?in a mixed system (similar to Germany)
[MMP].
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Steve Trummler
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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I feel strongly that MMP as proposed by Adriane Carr would
address the issue of people wanting their vote to count for
something. It would also give more balanced representation of
people's political choices in parliament. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kathleen Cullen
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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If we have to have proportional representation [PR] of some kind,
then no more than 10 seats should be chosen to be allocated
proportionally; 5 for the area west of Hope, and?5 for
the part of BC that lies beyond Hope. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change, Regional representation
Author: Michael Egan
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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A mixed model [MMP]?is probably most appropriate,
involving proportional representation, ranked voting [AV], and a
mechanism to discourage cronyism among core party hacks who might
put their names up for at-large representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter Frinton
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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How can the four democratic values I list be applied to our
society, so that we may properly call it a democracy??
The answer is to design a system to collect each individual's
proposals and?register their support or opposition. [2
pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Ryan Fugger
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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When the votes are counted in single member
ridings?and the government selected, there should be
some way to compensate the opposing parties for the percentage of
the votes they have won; a proposal to achieve this outcome. [9
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sylvia Korican
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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MMP looks to me like the system that would more fairly represent
more of the people and their views.? People would
believe that their vote really counts and they were more truly
represented. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sue Wheeler
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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I am in favour of the MMP model (similar to NZ).? I
want to be able to vote for a local candidate and for a party and I
think it is vital to have equal seats for equal votes. Minority
governements are not necessarily poor governments.?[1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Adrienne Graham
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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I suggest?MMP?where the PR element does
not depend on party lists.?The PR seats would be
chosen?from among?a party's riding candidates
who received the highest percentage of votes but failed to win a
seat [best losers]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Herschel Hardin
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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BC has suffered from flip-flop governments and their polices. PR
should even the playing field and?help give people hope
as they will know their vote won't be wasted. Let's work together
for a future in which we all have a say. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter Harris
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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Article taken from Straightgoods Election Special,
'Study examines dark side of Canadian elections: Canadian election
results are among the most distorted in established democracies'.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Manabu Gerald (Gerry) Masuda
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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'Please have faith in your fellow British Columbia citizens and
put forth a referendum choice of a majority electoral system
[AV]?versus our existing first past the
post.'? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Douglas J McLeod
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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The reason for electoral reform in part is that members and
parties get elected with less than 50% of the vote.? The
solution is to have run-off?elections in ridings where
no one has 50% of the vote, similar to the French system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gary Moore
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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What iswrong with the current system; strengths and weaknesses
of the current system; and how to fix the system [MMP]. [3
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kate O'Keefe
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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The current electoral system system denies effective democracy,
resulting in a large unrepresented populace with the additional
effect of low voter turn-out and disenfranchised people. I urge the
Assembly to recommend the?MMP system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Devon Page
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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Parties with a different approach?to the mainstream
parties should have an opportunity in the legislature to have voice
& vote.? MLAs, every two months, must address the
constituency they represent in person at a town hall meeting. [1
page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Donald Robb
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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We feel that our political system as it stands now is very old
hat and needs updating to a new a more modern day system. [1
page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Paul and Pauline Smith
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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Any electoral changes?which allow parties to appoint
representatives based on a percentage of the popular vote will
re-enforce the major weakness of the existing system. Voters must
vote for individuals who should represent them. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Albert Brunham
Date: Aug 26, 2004
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'Our Great Chance to Create Democracy'.? Proposals
and commentary on aspects of elections and voting in British
Columbia.?? [76 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Korky Day
Date: Aug 25, 2004
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'I hope you will recommend changes to make our current electoral
system democratic'.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Frits de Vries
Date: Aug 25, 2004
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'Direct Democracy' by Douglas Smith [3 pages]? 'The
Myth of Modern Democracy' by Ivy Moslem [2 pages]?
Articles taken from The Ecologist July/August 2004
Category: Democratic government
Author: Horst K?hne
Date: Aug 25, 2004
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The PR?system of voting is the only hope for
democracy in BC.? The whole range of views of all of our
citizens is not fairly represented in the legislature.?
At the moment, we do not even have an official opposition. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Janet McConnell
Date: Aug 25, 2004
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I welcome a more democratically responsive voting system,
similar to that in New Zealand [MMP], that would replace the
present widely discredited first-past-the-post electoral system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Diane McNally
Date: Aug 25, 2004
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Besides being fairer I am very much in favour of the
side-effects of MMP: more equal representation of women and
minorities in government, less regional fragmentation and less
voter apathy, and?more vibrant opposition in the
Legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sarah Mundy
Date: Aug 25, 2004
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'Thoughts and feelings on how the election procedure should be
changed.'? [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government
Author: William D Adair
Date: Aug 25, 2004
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My choice for reform is some kind of modified proportional
representation [PR].? This system should make all votes
count, but must contain a safeguard that an election
would?not result in a legislature of a dozen splinter
parties. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Leo Pedersen
Date: Aug 25, 2004
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'Getting it in Proportion -- The MMP And STV Alternatives: How
New Zealand Chose MMP'? [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Phil Saxby
Date: Aug 25, 2004
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STV [AV] does have a place in a greatly improved electoral
system for BC, but only if modified so it can work within an MMP
system. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Donald Scarlett
Date: Aug 25, 2004
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We must have better representation: too many votes are wasted;
too many people vote for second choices because a vote for their
first choice would be wasted; too many people don't vote at all
because it wouldn't make any difference. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Kathleen Stewart
Date: Aug 25, 2004
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'Towards True Democracy'? A mixed system with
preferential voting (AV) and proportional representation (PR).
?[4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Tarplett
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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'Vote 1-2-3:? A Compelling Case for a New Voting
System'? [44 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jeff and Diana Jewell
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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I have read Nick Loenen's proposal, and find it far closer to my
way of thinking,?that is?PR with an open list
to take away the party influence. I am very much against the
Party/Closed List , as it gives too much influence to parties. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: J D Dobson
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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Preferential Plus vs MMP: I would like to have both local
representation and to remove party influence.? There is
no perfect system but, Mr. Loenen has put forward by far the best
proposal from my point of view.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Douglas Dobson
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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'Our Thoughts about Electoral Reform'?? A
proposal for a?mixed member system.? [4
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Manfred and Waltraud Ewald
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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I wish to submit my vote for the electoral stystem as it is in
force in NZ with perhaps modifications that may be necessary to
adapt it to BC's greater size.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kathleen I Lewis
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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The present electoral system is totally unworkable and leaves
many BC rural inhabitants, and Green Party voters especially,
feeling totally unrepresented. For this reason I wish to express my
desire for a?MMP?voting system for BC. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Eleanor Wright
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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I favour?a system whereby a person's vote is
registered for the local candidate, and for the party of the
voter's choice.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tom Williams
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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A submission in favour of mixed member proportional
representation (MMP) as the best means of ensuring that every vote
counts.? [5 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Walter Meyer zu Erpen
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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'I want to add my voice to other and urge you not to abandon the
first-past-the-post system we have now in?the
province.'? [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Neale Adams
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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I would like to state my preference for MMP and hope that you,
the Citizens' Assembly, will come forward with what the majority of
the participants have expressed, namely MMP, as the desired voting
system. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Hanny Pannekoek
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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'A Better Way in which to do Politics'.? A proposal
for a compensatory MMP electoral system with open lists similar to
those used in Sweden, with legislative requirements for intra-party
democracy and openness for political parties. [6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephen Phillips, Chair, Department of Political
Science, Langara College
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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Whatever strengths that American democracy has, precious little
can be traced to our winner-take-all electoral system in
single-member districts, which are used for U.S.
Congressional?and most state legislative elections. [2
pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Robert Richie, Executive Director, The Center for
Voting and Democracy
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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Our current voting system no longer serves us.? With
the MMP System, people will see that their vote can and will count
and will be more?likely to cast their vote. The STV
system is out of date. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Evelyn Schmidt
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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There needs to be some sort of check on the tyranny of the
majority so that those minorities within the greater constituency
need not fear that their rights and needs will be trampled by an
unsympathetic majority. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Dan Schubart
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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At present only the majority is represented in our
riding.? We need a way for all views to be
counted.? At this time, I believe that a system of
proportional representation [PR] would give me the best option to
achieve this goal. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lori Boychuk
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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I favour some form of proportional representation [PR] and to
move to this system as quickly as possible.? The current
system does not adequately represent the diversity of ideas and
values held by the electorate.?[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Cathy Burkosky
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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A proposal for a majority system with provision for?at
large minority?representation in the legislature. [6
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Divine
Date: Aug 23, 2004
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Support for a New Zealand-like MMP voting system in BC, and
comments on the Citizens' Assembly Preliminary Statement. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brewster Kneen
Date: Aug 23, 2004
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A seven point scheme for an MMP voting system. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rita Koutsodimos
Date: Aug 23, 2004
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'Electing politicians who are both representative and
competent'; a scheme for a proportional sytem using preferential
voting [AV], a threshold of 7-10%, compensatory seats for the best
losers, and quotas for fair representation. [9 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: W Bruce Krayenhoff
Date: Aug 23, 2004
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'Proposal for Regional Members at Large'? [This is a
complete version of the earlier submission Giza 0045 together with
supplementary material; see also submission Giza 0199]?
[14 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ray Giza
Date: Aug 23, 2004
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'A Proposal for a form of Proportional Representation'
?[8 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: D J Huntley and? M Zuckermann
Date: Aug 23, 2004
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'Elected Senate -- A Proposal'? [3 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Walt Moore
Date: Aug 23, 2004
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Please be wary of Proportional Representation [PR]. PR is
proposed by people who need the system changed because they are not
happy with the results. Would they be any happier with the same
results if it came from PR? [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Mr Edward Mitchell
Date: Aug 23, 2004
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'MMP for BC: A proposal for Mixed Member Proportional Voting to
Elect Members of the Legislative Assembly in British
Columbia'? [29 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter L Arcus
Date: Aug 23, 2004
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'No to the Mixed System: The multitude of reasons why the
Citizens Assembly should reject the Mixed system/Additional member
system'? [14 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Dr Neil Sutherland
Date: Aug 23, 2004
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'The Direct Negative Vote' [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bradley J Benson
Date: Aug 23, 2004
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Having lived with the results of the mixed member proportional
[MMP]?system in Germany I can only emphasize the
importance of?not implementing it in BC. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Paul Brenneisen
Date: Aug 23, 2004
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I favour a Mixed Proportional Representation (MMP) voting system
for British Columbia and hope, in the final analysis, you recommend
it.? I would also like to see a change for mandatory
voting just as Australia has. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Diana Brynlee
Date: Aug 23, 2004
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I am in favour of proportional representation. I prefer MMP, but
I would happily accept any form of proportional representation
rather than our present system of first past the post, which to my
mind is not one person, one vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Diane Perry
Date: Aug 21, 2004
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As a citizen of?BC, I would like to reform our voting
system from the current FPP to MMP.? I believe that the
MMP system of electing a government will make governments more
accountable to the public that they serve. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Alix Hodson
Date: Aug 20, 2004
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A comment on a discussion of possible changes to STV by a
leading figure in the Irish Green Party. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Aug 19, 2004
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I believe that proportional representation [PR]?will
restore voter confidence. I know that I am tired of my vote not
counting. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Elma Krbavac
Date: Aug 18, 2004
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I support a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system for BC
as it is fair and will lead to non-polarized politics and fairer
representation for voters.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jody Pfohl
Date: Aug 18, 2004
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I prefer a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system similar to the
one they have adopted in New Zealand. It is simple enough to
understand and accomplishes my goals of representation by popular
vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dave Biggs
Date: Aug 18, 2004
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I support some type of proportional representation [PR], but
where the MLAs continue to be responsible to us, the voters,
between elections. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government
Author: David Butt
Date: Aug 18, 2004
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Before you give undue consideration to STV, you must be sure to
ask yourselves if British Columbians are ready to sacrifice the
simplicity of First Past the Post for STV's complexity and
obscurity. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: J McDowell
Date: Aug 17, 2004
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Any manipulation of the present system that resulted in people
not elected in their riding taking a seat in the legislature would,
in my opinion, leave us subject to dishonest manipulation of the
voting system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Margo Hannah
Date: Aug 16, 2004
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MMP, while not simple, is far easier for the voter to understand
than STV. At a time when popular disillusion with democratic
politics is already strong, this is a matter of concern. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Henry Milner
Date: Aug 16, 2004
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I live in a rural community, and the idea that a system might be
chosen which would leave us with the old first past the post system
while giving urban centres a proportional form of vote strikes me
as grossly unfair. [1 page]
Category:
Author: Glenn Parkinson
Date: Aug 16, 2004
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Proportional Representation [PR]?cannot be viable in
BC. We have too many regions whose diversity will not allow for the
kind of government people are asking for.? Candidates
should be elected under AV to ensure majority support. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Mike Summers
Date: Aug 16, 2004
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MMP?is used in many countries around the world,
balances proportional results with geographic representation,
encourages consensus building in government?and has been
proven to increase the number of women elected to office. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mae Burrows
Date: Aug 16, 2004
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There are three essentials required to end the undemocratic
system?that has evolved in BC: fixed election dates; a
system of proportional representation using MMP; and?a
leadership vote (directly or indirectly). [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Arthur Whittles
Date: Aug 15, 2004
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I would like to see a Mixed Member Proportional Representation
(MMP) electoral system implemented in BC to replace our current
system.?[1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Tammy Keetch
Date: Aug 14, 2004
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I support Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting.? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Zoe Leung
Date: Aug 14, 2004
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MMP is an electoral system with a proven track record of
producing fair results while maintaining geographic representation
and improving the number of women and minorities elected. Isn't
this what we need? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Karen Larsen
Date: Aug 14, 2004
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MMP gives people a vote for both a local representative and a
vote for the party of their choice. It is more appealing to women,
is less complex, more proportional and more fair than the STV
system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mae and Robert Gracey
Date: Aug 14, 2004
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I?strongly support using the MMP system for the next
election in BC. It seems to work well for others countries such as
New Zealand, and is definitely better in my opinion than the STV
approach. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nancy Hunter
Date: Aug 14, 2004
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After studying the options, I would like to see a Mixed Member
Proportional [MMP]?system here in BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Judith Abrams
Date: Aug 14, 2004
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I am disturbed to learn that STV might be the system that is put
to referendum because it will most certainly not be accepted by 60%
of the voting public and we will be stuck with our current system
for years and years to come. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr. John Thompson
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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A system that retains winner take all in rural areas but
switches to STV for urban centres would be a transparent attempt to
disenfranchise urban voters. Even rural residents like myself are
repulsed by such a prospect. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Mr Peter Thompson
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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Certainly there are drawbacks in any system we might choose. But
in my study of several of the better-known voting systems, it seems
that an MMP system is the?fairest and perhaps the
clearest to understand. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Jack Thornburgh
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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It is one of the many benefits of?mixed
member?proportional systems?that they can be
tailored to the unique characteristics and needs of whatever
jurisdiction has chosen to adopt them, something BC can take
advantage of. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joseph Tilley
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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A proposed electoral system based on:?a primary vote;
proportional representation; a?likely majority
government; the voters, not the parties being allowed to select the
list candidates. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Adam Tondowsky
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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My choice would be a form of MMP. In Nanaimo we heard an
excellent summary of how this systems works for NZ. Its been a very
good system for Germany and other countries; BC?voters
should be given the opportunity to choose MMP.?[1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Linda Irvine
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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A stay in the UK convinced me that some similar form of mixed
member or additional member proportional system would be best for
British Columbia and I hope that the Citizens' Assembly will
recommend in favour of such. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Alison James
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am in favour?of a?Mixed Member
Proportional Representation [MMP]?electoral system for
the province of British Columbia to stop the wild swings in
government policies that do not reflect the wishes of the majority
of the people of BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kenneth Jupe
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I would like to see mixed member proportional representation
[MMP]?as the electoral system here in British Columbia.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Donna Jupe
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I favour a mixed member member proportional representation
[MMP]?electoral system?for British Columbia.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Brian Jupe
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am in favour of Mixed Proportional Representation
[MMP]?as the most democratic method of voting for
government.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Peter Justo
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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'Supplemental Submission by Adriane Carr:?Options for a
?Made in BC? MMP System to Address Issues
of Voter Choice and Local Representation'? [5
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Adriane Carr, Leader, Green Party of BC
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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The root of the problem with government in?BC today,
and throughout much of the democratic world, is not the method by
which parties are elected, but the very party system on which
government has now become so firmly structured. [3 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Laurence Charles-Lundaahl
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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MMP is the best system of voting because it allows voters more
flexibility and will increase the diversity of views in the
government. There will be more interest in the elections when
voters don't feel like winners and losers. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Susan Clarke
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I endorse the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
model rather than the Single Transferable Vote (STV) model for five
reasons. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Aaron Cooperman
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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'Party Discipline: Can't Live With It, Can't Live Without
It'?? ?[9 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Tom Cornwall
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am opposed to the current electoral system and favour MMP. I am
not in favour of STV and even less in favour of the 'Preferential
Plus' proposal by Nick Loenen. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Crothall
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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If we want to call ourselves a democracy, than minority
interests need representation too, and currently, they can not get
it by voting. Please vote for change. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr. James Cunningham
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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Our group supports PR?as the preferred voting system
for BC. It is a system widely used in democracies around the world
and has a proven track record to produce the most representative
and fair outcome in general elections. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Donald Currie, Chair, Canadians for Peace and
Socialism
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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If the Assembly is to be fair all the way around in its
presenters to the entire Assembly, there should be, at the very
least, equal representation proportional to the submissions in
support of each voting system. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Rita Dawson
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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The Citizens' Assembly must not show favoritism to?PR
to the exclusion of our traditional system.? Only if the
CA's report is balanced will it be of true value. The test is, will
it be understood by voters and result in a wise decision. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Gary Del Villano
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am opposed to the current electoral system and favour MMP. I am
not in favour of STV and even less in favour of the 'Preferential
Plus' proposal by Nick Loenen. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Jessica Dempsey
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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'Change is Needed:? Mixed Member Proportional
Representation [MMP]?is the Best System for BC; Single
Transferable Vote Systems [STV]?are Flawed'?
[2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Dickin
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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A proposal for a majority system with provision for?at
large minority?representation in the legislature. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Divine
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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When any party receives a fair?number of votes, say
25%, they should have seats to representent?that
percentage of voters [PR].? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Diane Dobson
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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Support for Adriane Carr's position on MMP (quotation). [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Graeme Duncan
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am opposed to Nick Loenen's Preferential-Plus. I would rather
see us stay with the same old broken system then allow this scary
system in. We need electoral reform that will hold politicians
accountable. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Vic Foote
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am in favour of proportional representation [PR]?as
the moss equitable method of insuring that the will of the voters
is acurately reflected in the government elected. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Linda Fraser
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I would like to register my vote in favour of an MMP system as I
feel this would best serve the Province. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Fuller
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I prefer a system?where it becomes a meaningful to
vote?according to informed ideas rather than strategic
avoidance. I do not favour a system where the value of votes is
divided according to geography. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Kathryn Furlong
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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An elected legislature should be a mix of constituency and party
representatives; about 2/3 of the legislators elected directly in
constituency ballots, with the balance of seats allocated to
parties from regional party lists. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard Kadulski
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I support MMP, an electoral system with a proven track record of
producing fairer results while maintaining geographic
representation and improving the number of women and minorities
elected. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Maurine Karagianis
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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A?review of ballot design and electoral systems, and
supplementary information on 'The Seven Cent Solution' electoral
system. [8 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Kennedy
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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A submission setting out the advantages of
STV.?? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Russ Kinghorn
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I want to state my support for?MMP
representation.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Walter Knopp
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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In my view our current electoral system is good enough to
register correctly and fairly the mood and political inclination of
our citizens. I am oposing any attempts to change the present
voting procedure to the concept of PR. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Sidney Kocib
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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Please let us catch up?with the rest of the
democratic world.? Mixed Member Proportional
Representation [MMP]?is the logical path.? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: William Lane
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I have designed an electoral system which best meets the
constraints and objectives outlined by the Citizens' Assembly: MMM
Ensemble.?? [41 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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Condorcet elections have been used for public elections. The
city of Marquette, Michigan, USA once used (and may still use, for
all I know,) a Condorcet voting system known as Nanson's Method for
the election of all city officials. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I support a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting system for
BC. The the Single Transferable Vote [STV]?system is too
complicated, not as fair, not as proportional, and leads to more
competitive politics. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Eric Light
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am opposed to the current electoral system and favour MMP. I am
not in favour of STV and even less in favour of the 'Preferential
Plus' proposal by Nick Loenen. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Christy Lightowlers
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am in favour of Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] as the
most democratic method of voting for government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Leila Lustig
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am in favour of Mixed Member Proportional
Representation?[MMP]?as the most democratic
method of voting for government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Heather Lyons
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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Please seriously consider Mixed Member Proportional
Representation [MMP]?as the simplest, fairest and most
understandable electoral reform. Clearly we cannot continue with
this present unfair, unrepresentative system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jessica Vander Veen
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I support an MMP system.? I believe it would result
in: fairer results, better representation of the popular vote,
better geographic representation, and improved voter turn-out and
buy-in to the political process. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Heather Wornell
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am in favour of the MMP system because
it?guarantees proportionality.??A
modification to the MMP system could alleviate the list nomination
problem, so that voters could have the best of both the MMP and STV
systems. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Garth Woodworth
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting is a sensible system
which is fair as well as being comparatively easy to
administer.?Would we be willing to commit to STV which
is more complicated and more difficult to administer? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Val Woodcock
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I support the MMP system of voting.? It seems to be
the least complicated to present to the electorate as well as the
most representative.? The MMP system will have the best
chance of success at the referendum. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Walter Wilson
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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MMP is the best option because at least one of my two votes is
almost sure to count. The cost of enlarging the constituencies is
worth my getting to vote for a party?and for a local
representative.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Gordon Weese
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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It is important to me that the number of seats in the
legislature reflects the way votes are cast. I favour an electoral
method that best allows for representation of the full diversity of
the people and gives a voice to minorities. [1
page]?
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Betty Weaver
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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The type of voting system which would provide the best
reflection of what an electorate wants and needs would be provided
in a mixed Member Proportional [MMP]?voting system. A
person's vote would count and mean something. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Gita Walter
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am in favour of Mixed Member Proportional Representation
[MMP]?as the most democratic method of voting for
government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Anna Galon
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am in favour of Mixed-member Proportional Representation
[MMP]?as the most democratic method of voting for
government.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sheila Gaunt
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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A statement in support of MMP reviewing the coverage of MMP and
STV in?Citizens' Assembly?hearings and
submissions. [3 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Paul George, Director, Free Your Vote - Pro Rep
Society
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I wish to add my voice to those in support of proportional
representation [PR]. I hope you are able to present reccomendations
to the?government that will then go to referendum. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Micheal Gilfillan
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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'MMP Is Not The Way Forward'? [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr James Gilmour
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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'Empower the Voters', a proposal in favour of proportional
representation by the single transferable vote method
(STV).? [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr James Gilmour
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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With MMP, we need to keep our ridings a reasonable size, require
parties to run candidates in at least half the ridings, and ensure
democratic election of list candidates by parties. Or, we could
find ourselves less well represented. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nancy Sunshine Goldsberry
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I hope that a MMP system?would allow more viewpoints
to be heard and considered in government decison-making. I do not
believe that one party should have the right to govern solely, when
so many voters have other values. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sara Golling
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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MMP representation leaves our current system of one local
representative per riding intact, then achieves proportionality
with the second vote for the preferred party. It is simple to
understand and vote counting is straightforward. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Beatriz Graham
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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My vote is for the MMP system. People want their vote to
count.? More women would get elected, and environmental
considerations and minority issues would always be considered in
discussions in the legislature.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tsiporah Grignon
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I believe that the PR system is more democratic and
representitive of all the different factors that make up our
society.? The first past the post system is too lopsided
for it to be a truly democratic system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard Habgood
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I propose a bicameral legislature with a Legislative Assembly of
79 members?and a Senate of 50 members. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: John Higginbotham
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I have never yet felt that my concerns are represented
adequately in the legislature, or that my voice is ever really
heard. I think the MMP model offers the simplest and best chance
for my concerns to be represented in the legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rainey Hopewell
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I have been following and studying this topic over the past year
and this is to confirm my strong support for the Mixed Member
Proportional (MMP) system, and strong opposition to the Single
Transferable Vote (STV) approach. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Hunter
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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The current electoral system?only represents a
quantity of assent?& not the complexities inherent
in our society. Majority representation coupled with proportional
representation [MMP]?provides a balance of political
realities. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gustav Youngreen
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am all in favour of a system of proportional representation
[PR].? Our country is becoming more diverse, and these
diverse interests should be adequately represented by our system of
politics.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: L. Darcy Mann
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I writing to express my support for some sort of proportional
representation [PR] election system.? The current system
or anything remotely similar is just not acceptable in a so-called
democratic system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rob Mason
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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A PR system of election would help promote a wider variety of
issues and ideas being debated during each election.? We
need a system that promotes the power of ideas rather than the idea
of holding onto power at whatever cost. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brian Mason
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I support the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP]?system
because it is the most democratic system available to us. It has
been extremely successful in New Zealand and I believe Canadians
are entitled to the same. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephanie McDowall
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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'Considering Electoral Reform: Taking into Account Political
Parties and Governance Issues'? [7 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Ian McKinnon
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am not in favor of Single Transferable Vote (STV) - I believe
it is still not a fair, equitable solution and is unnecessarily
complicated. I am in favour of a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
voting system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Helen Middleditch
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I hope you will seriously consider a system of representation
which will take more voices into account and make it possible for
people to have more control over our government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Toby Mueller
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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In order to have confidence in our government, we have to feel
truly represented by those we elect. Let's make the system one that
we can more fully participate in, as we should in a real democracy.
Let's make the move to MMP. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Freda Nobbs
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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My support of a Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP]?voting system is based on my belief that all
people need a voice in how our provincial affairs are governed,
even though it will likely mean that our ridings are slightly
larger, [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jessica North-O'Connell
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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As a former resident of Germany, I am very familiar with
the?MMP. It has allowed smaller parties to be
represented in parliament?resulting in a more dynamic
political system which allows for new currents to have some input.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Karin Albert
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I feel mixed member proportional representation (MMP) is the
best for British Columbia. With our diverse population this would
ensure the fairest election of all parties. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rob Alexander
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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A 79-seat MMP proposal featuring no party lists, no
discrimination against independents, recognition of regional
diversity, a representative relationship between MLAs and electors,
and seats for First Nations. [8 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Allington, BC Democratic Alliance Policy and
Communications Chair
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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Please record my wish to see the new provincial election process
of mixed member proportional representation [MMP] implemented. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Ames
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am in favour of MMP.? I believe that it is
important to be able to vote both for the individual who best
represents one's interests, concerns and goals as well as the party
that best represents these attributes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Liam Odell
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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It would seem common sense that if a representative gained x
percent?of votes, that that representative should have
an equivalently proportional?representation within the
BC and Canadian governments. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms. Lisa Oghma
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am happy to see the?Citizens'
Assembly?searching for a more equitable voting system
but I am opposed to multiple-riding system unless every riding has
the same number of representatives. Also, I do not like
preferential ballots.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Patricia Palomino
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am disturbed by recent election results of
?dramatic under representation of elected
representatives as based on voter choices.? I would far
prefer to see some system of Mixed Proportional Representation
[MMP]?in future elections. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ben Parfitt
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I'd like to be able to vote for the best candidate anywhere in
BC without regard for whether or not they're local. This form of
at-large voting works well at the municipal level. Why not make it
province-wide?? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard Parson
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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Please change the voting system in BC to some version
of?MMP. Please?do not?divide the
province between urban and rural areas and give each a different
voting system. It will only give a reason for grievance between
these areas. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bernadette Pearce
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I support MMP.? Look at the single transferable vote
[STV]?counting procedure as used in the Republic of
Ireland. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bernadette Pearce
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am in favour of the mixed member proportional representation
[MMP] system of voting.?[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jo Phillips
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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BC must adopt some kind of proportional representation [PR].
Whether it is a mixed system like in Germany or full proportional
system like in most of Europe doesn't really matter. Simply put,
our current system is broken beyond repair. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Powell
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I support proportional representation [PR]. It's fair, and will
encourage us to vote for our values, increase voter turnout, and
give government a balanced viewpoint.? Democracy
requires respect for other views. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Angela Price
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I believe the Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] method of
voting is the most democratic option. It also is the most practical
and therefore will appeal to the majority of voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alicia Priest
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I support an MMP system to take the place of what we have now.
Seats won should be proportional to votes won. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ursula Ringwald
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I support a PR-STV voting system for BC.? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard Leigh Shorten
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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The current government of BC has an enormous majority in the
Legislature, yet hundreds of thousands of citizens, currently
voiceless, voted against them.? You must empower all
citizens with some form of proportional representation [PR]. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bert Slater
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I favour Mixed Member Proportional Representation [MMP] for more
balanced governments and diversity of voter choice. I am opposed to
the single transferable vote [STV]?and
the?so-called "Preferential-Plus" scheme. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Duane Slogar
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am strongly in favor of a mixed member proportional
representation [MMP]?system for electing our MLAs here
in BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: William Spencer
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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Please recommend that the citizens of BC have a mixed member
proportional representation [MMP]?system for electing
our MLAs. I strongly support this as the most democratic way to
constitute our Legislative Assembly. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mary Christine Spencer
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I favour the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting
system which provides proportional representation?with
clearly defined candidates and parties. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr David Stanley
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I strongly prefer an MMP style voting system .The present system
is leading to the degradation of our democracy. The STV system
being promoted by nick Loenen seems far too complex to gain the
necessary support for change. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Donald C Stewart
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I clearly recognize the need for a change to a more
representative form of electing our officials and trying to bring
some meaningful change to an unfortunately somewhat antiquated,
entrenched, and ailing political system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: William Stewart
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I support the proportional representation
[PR]?proposal in BC.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Linda Stroes
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am in favour of mixed member proportional representation
[MMP]?as the most democratic method of voting for
government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Margaret Sylvester
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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BC?badly needs a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
voting system, not a Single Transferable Vote (STV) system. In
general this would provide a truer democracy; in particular this
would soften the severity of? election swings. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: William Birney
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I support the work of the Citizens' Assembly and?the
basic concept of proportional representation [PR].? I am
concerned that a political party appears to be trying to hijack a
specifically non-partisan process. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Ms Sonja Boon
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I support electoral reform that will work towards proportional
representation [PR]. All citizens will feel that their vote counts
once we have?proportional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Louise Bourassa
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I support mixed proportional representation [MMP]?and
urge your members to also support it; it is the simplest and most
direct way to address the inequalities in the system.?
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Judith Bradford
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I strongly urge you to recommend MMP for BC voters. We must have
a system that includes the wide range of our citizens, and must be
relatively simple, or voters won't understand it enough to vote for
it in a referendum. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lisa Bramson
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I support a system similar to the MMP system adopted by NZ in
the 1990s which combines PR with some local representation. I also
think that MMP enjoys the most public support in BC currently and
would be supported in a referendum. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Casey Brennan
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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Copy of article by Mich Anderson 'B.C. Vote Reform Could Lock in
Right Wing'.? [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Diana Brynlee
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I am in favour of MMP. I don't mind my riding being enlarged as
at least one of my votes would count and I really believe there
should be more fairness in the system under which we vote. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Barbara Bures-Leslie
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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Please record our wish to see the new provincial election
process of mixed member proportional representation
[MMP]?implemented in 2005. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Katharina Byrne
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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Commentary on the Citizens' Assembly.? [4 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I strongly urge you to decide that our current electoral system,
whatever its perceived flaws, is a far better option than to take a
risky chance on proportional representation. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Bill Tieleman
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I would like to see a system that elects a government that
proportially represents the votes cast. I support
the?MMP system because it?is fair, easy to
understand and that it accurately represents the wishes of the
voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Justin Tilson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I support a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system for BC
as this method would allow a vote for a party member and a party of
my choice. It would enable better proportional representation. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Todd Turik
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I believe that MMP should be adopted as the voting system for
British Columbia. The Preferentail Plus system would incorporate
the disadvantages of both the STV system as well as
the?current system of representation.? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Shirley Ince
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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This is to state my preference for mixed member proportional
representation [MMP]?in BC as the fairest electoral
system with a proven track record of representing local interests
and increasing the representation of women and minorities. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Judi Israel
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I believe the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) is a fairer and
less complicated?proportional
representation?than any STV system. It's acceptable to
increase riding size and for people to know that their vote counts
for who they want. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Carl Johnson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I am in favour of Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] as
being the most democratic method of voting for
government.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Eileen Johnson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I believe that the best electoral system to translate votes into
seats for the British Columbia Legislative Assembly is MMP. It is
far more democratic than BC's (and Canada's) current first past the
post electoral system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lise Johnson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I don't think our current system is the best that we can have
here in BC. I support the movement towards revising our current
electoral system to become or include a component of a proportional
representation [PR]?system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Chris Joseph
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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Some type of proportional representation allows a wider range of
views to be included in public debate and decision making. The MMP
system appears to be more easily understood by voters than other
systems such as STV.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jeff Carmichael
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I support mixed member proportional representation (MMP) for
electoral reform.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John F Carter
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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No voting system will correct all the problems in our democratic
process; ultimately people will have to make the system functional
by thier own direction and involvement.?MMP will make
this public input and direction easier.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dave Carter
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I am in favour of mixed member proportional representation
[MMP]?because people's votes are fairly counted. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Theresa Carter
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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An MMP system will give more choice to voters (voting for a
local representative and voting for a party), and will ensure that
almost all votes count towards electing a person's first choice
together with proportional election results. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jaclyn Cleary
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I endorse the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) model rather than
the Single Transferable Vote (STV) model for five reasons. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: James Cooperman
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I am writing to urge the Assembly to recommend in favour of the MMP
electoral model. It offers the best balance of regional
representation and true proportionality and is simple enough to be
understood by voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gordon Cornwall
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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If BC is to abandon the first past the post electoral system,
then some form of MMP must be adopted province wide. Using
different methods depending on whether the riding was urban or
rural (STV) must be rejected. [1 page]?
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Russ Curtis
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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'This MMP model elects top-up MLAs in small natural regions,
enhancing accountability to voters of all MLAs, fixing problems
that the Scottish model would create in BC, and still with only 79
MLAs.'?? [12 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Wilfred Day
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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If this country wants to increase voter turnout and fight
apathy, we need proportional representation [PR]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Defalque, Ex-BC, former resident of
Kelowna
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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My spouse and I are enthusiastic supporters of MMP electoral
reform. It is?has the benifits of FPTP and proportional
representation. I cannot support an STV system; it is cumbersome
and not much better than our present system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Laarni Delos Reyes
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I am writing to you in support of BC holding a referendum on
whether we should adopt a mixed member proportional [MMP] system. I
believe this system to be superior to the single transferable vote
system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms. Pamela Dykstra
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I am in favour of Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] as the
most democratic method of voting for government.? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Quintin Ehman
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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?I have often wished that I could sumbit one vote for
my preferred party and one vote for my preferred riding candidate.
The MMP system permits this and?is fairly easy to
understand, especially compared to the STV systems. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Krista Englund
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I support an MMP voting system for BC. Why? Because MMP gives
people a vote for a local representative and a vote for the party
of their choice. MMP a good choice for BC because it's fair in
terms of proportional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Ronan Eustace
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I would like to see the Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform
support a mixed member proportional representation (MMP) as the way
in which my vote could get the value it deserves. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jake Ferrier
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I am in favour of MMP as the most suitable democratic electoral
reform for BC,?and opposed to the current system, STV,
and the Preferential Plus system. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jasmine Freed
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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We need to have a government that represents citizens' diverse
views. I would like to see a more diverse legislature
where?several parties?& independents play
a significant role,?& minority governments are not
considered a failure. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Patricia Kavanagh
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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We should endeavour to have each person's vote have equal
weight.? Be careful. Do not fix what is not broken.
Don't create new problems when solving old ones. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system no change
Author: Jessie Kerr-Halls
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I am in favour of electorial change.? I believe the
current system does not fairly represent a democracy.?
Proportional Representation [PR]?is the system I favour.
I believe it results in representation of all of our diverse views.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Karen Kindrid
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I strongly support a form of proportional representation [PR].
It is totally illogical that the present Liberal government in BC
has almost all the seats in the Legislature with less than 60% of
the popular vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sarah Kipp
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I am in favour of Mixed Proportional Representation
[MMP]?as the best and most democratic method to elect
government.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Freda Knott
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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Mixed Member Proportional Representation [MMP]?is by
far, the fairest, and least complicated of the alternatives to the
staus quo?and the Single Transferable Vote [STV]. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brian Kowalski
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I favour MMP which is fair in terms of proportional
representation; it gives people a vote for a local representative
and a vote for the party of their choice.? I do not
support the STV because it is?too complex. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Richard Lacharite
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I am in favour of Mixed Member?Proportional
Representation (MMP) as the most democratic method of voting for
government.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Hector Leiserson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I am in favour of Mixed Members?Proportional
Representation [MMP]?as the most democratic method of
voting for government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sara Leiserson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I appreciate the opportunity to voice my support for MMP (mixed
member proportional representation) to improve the number of women
being elected. I strongly oppose STV and a separate system for
rural and urban BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Lizz Lindsay
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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If we are to allow everyone in British Columbia a voice in the
future, then a Mixed Member Proportional system is currently our
best alternative. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Link
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I prefer a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system for BC
and not a Single Transferable Vote (STV) system.?The MMP
system, to me, seems much more representative and fair, and I am
not concerned about larger ridings. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Evan Loveless
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I advocate of an MMP electoral system which seems to me the
fairest way to give everyone a voice in governmental decisions,
along with fostering a wider array of perspectives to pick and
chose from. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Viviane Varan
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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MMP will correct the undemocractic features of FPTP, will allow
citizens to experience true democratic engagement, and will serve
as a first-step in the ongoing process that electoral reform
inevitably is. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sabra Woodworth
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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If the admirable work of the Assembly members and of the many
participants is to prove worthwhile, the democratic engagement of
B.C.'s citizens must be enlisted?before the referendum
recommendation, not afterwards. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Freda Woodworth
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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MMP leaves our current system of one local representative per
riding intact, then achieves proportionality with the second vote
for the preferred party. It is simple to understand and vote
counting is straightforward and transparent. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: William Wilson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I wish to support the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting
system for BC. This system appears to be the fairest option and
provides the best representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Susan Williams (Loveless)
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I describe a variation on STV that gives voters more opportunity to
inform the electoral process than any other common or popular
system. I give comparisons with the other systems rather than as a
contender for adoption in BC. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Wheatley
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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The electoral system should be designed to help electors choose
a person who will best represent them, rather than a party. While
first past the post conforms to this criterion, it could be
modified by a preferential voting system [AV]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Michael Weller
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I support Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP]?representation because it best guarantees that
every vote counts. The required increase in riding size is
acceptable. The single transferable vote?[STV]
system?is simply unacceptable. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Louise Gagnon
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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'Five Easy Pieces of Advice For Assembly Members' in their
approach to electoral reform. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Ray Giza
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I hope the Assembly chooses to promote some form of proportional
representation [PR]?but, as a citizen of rural BC, I
would be appalled if the Preferential-Plus option or single
transferable vote [STV]?were considered. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Shelagh Glibbery
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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Not only would proportional representation [PR] reflect a more
balanced representation for each voter, it also would encourage
more voter participation -- as the voter would realize that his/her
vote?does count. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Vera Gottlieb
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I support MMP for BC because it has a proven track record of
producing fairer results while maintaining geographic
representation and improving the number of women and minorities
elected. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Ms Ann Grant
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I hope that the great preponderance of public opinion favouring
the much simpler MMP?representation system, as opposed
to the STV system,?will be considered seriously in any
final recommendation about electoral reform. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Arthur Griggs
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I urge the Citizens' Assembly to propose a simple system of
mixed member?proportional representation
[MMP]?that the population will understand, see as fair,
and will consider as an improvement over what we have now. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Murray Gudmundson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I am in favour of Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] as the
most democratic method of voting for government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Yvonne Haist
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I fully and strongly support changing our political system to
being one of proportional representation [PR]. I entrust the
members of the Citizens' Assembly with the decision as to which
type of PR would be best for us. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lalita Hamill
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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Provincial governments should be elected by Proportional
Representation [PR].? [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Claud Heggie
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I urge you to support a system of proportional representation. I
support the preferential ballot, but only if it would be used in
all ridings. I don't believe we should have a system that differs
between rural and urban areas. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Mr Spencer Herbert
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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A system of proportional representation, such as the Mixed
Member Proportional (MMP) system is the only real choice for true
democratic process. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Andrew Hickok
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I emphatically endorse the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP]
system of voting; such a system allows for the inclusion of a
diversity of perspectives and the creation of new
solutions.? The MMP system is inclusive and creative. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joan Higgs
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I am in favour of Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] as the
most democratic method of voting for government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Hollemans
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I strongly urge the assembly to reform our electoral system
towards one of mixed electoral systems, such as that of New Zealand
[MMP]. In this system, citizens vote for both a local constituency
and for a party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Carrie Holt
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I favour an MMP electoral system.? Switching to a
more diverse legislature will mean moving from reactive fluctuating
policies and governmental organisations to a more long term,
well-crafted and just governmental system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ian Hourston
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I want a?MMP?voting system in BC. I want
the party I choose to be fairly represented in the legislature, and
I want the opportunity to vote for the best candidate in my riding,
even if he/she does not belong to the same party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Paul Hunter
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I wish to recommend that a more proportional?system
[PR]??be looked at, so as to better represent
both rural & urban centres and best represents the voters'
needs. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marilyn Young
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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We need MMP?in B.C. Our MLAs must be responsive and
accountable to the people they are representing in the
legislature.? Being annointed by the party leadership
does not make an effective or responsible riding representative. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Barb Yeates
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP]?is the method
I prefer as the most democratic method of voting for government. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tania Yahemech
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I am in favour of the the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP]
representation voting system. The result of the last election is
ample reason why the present system is extremely unfair,
unrepresantative and undemocratic. It has to go. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Michael Zarb
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I am in favour of a mixed proportional
representation? [MMP] model for future elections in
BC.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jane MacDermot
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
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I believe in proportional representation because it is more
honest and more democratic than the current system.? I
like the Finnish system of selecting a candidate and a party [PR
with open list]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jodi MacLean
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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Our present system forces parties to gather as many voices
as?they can under?their banner and then
compromise for the greater good of the majority. That mimics life
in general.? I suppose I could say "If it ain't broke
don't fix it". [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Bill Markvoort
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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My spouse and I are very enthusiastic supporters of MMP
electoral reform. It?combines the?benifits of
FPTP and proportional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Murray Martin
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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STV is not suitable for BC. Claims about how it works are not
borne out in fact. The BC Green Party is opposed to adopting an STV
system in BC because it wastes more votes and is not as
proportional as MMP. [5 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Colleen McCrory, Chair, BC Greens Party
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I would like to support an electoral change based on the
MMP.? The Citizens Assembly should throw out any notion
of using the proposed STV (Single Transferable Vote) or the
Preferential Plus systems. [1 page]?
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dennis McCrossan
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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A?proportional representation voting system would be
a major step toward effective democracy in?BC and, of
the proportional schemes, that a form MMP?would be more
effective is achieving that goal than an STV?system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ralph McGreal
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I would like to add my support to the idea or a mixed
proportional [MMP] electoral system.? It's my belief
that a?MPP format would reduce the extreme political
polarization that has characterized BC politics during my adult
life. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter Mildner
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I support a change of electoral sytem for British Columbia. The
current system is no?longer adapted to modern
society.? When set up properly, a reformed electoral
system with proportional representation [PR] is a better solution.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Laurent Mingo
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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MMP?would ensure a healthy democracy and fair
representation. Every vote would count. It would increase the
representation of women and minorities. Governments would be more
balanced and public participation would increase. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Barbara Mitchell
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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Please bring in a system of?fair?electoral
representation.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Laura Moore
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
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'The Voters' Choice -- STV'? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Peter Morley
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I would like to cast my vote towards the timely idea of adopting
a proportional representation [PR]?voting system in BC,
and?in Canada also.?I believe this is a
system worth integrating into our so-called democratic process. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michele Morris
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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There is only one clear choice to benefit all Canadians and that
is to vote for MMP. This is the system used in New Zealand and it
provides representation for smaller parties whose voices deserve to
be heard. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marjorie Morton
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I favour an MMP system.?Such a system will require
politicians and parties to work more closely together and be more
respectful of their points of view because every party could
potentially be a coalition partner of the other. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Art Moses
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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We should strive towards the most elegant
&?simple solution that will achieve electoral
reform. MMP appears to be the best option. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Chris Mott
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I prefer a mixed member proportional [MMP] system as a new
way?to vote in British Columbia. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marc Nelitz
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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|
I support Mixed Member Proportional Representation
[MMP]?because I can vote for a party that shares many of
my values and ideas as well as for an individual who I feel will
represent and be accountable to me. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Arlene Nesbitt
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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|
Mixed Member Proportional Representation [MMP] please. This is
clearly the fairest and most intelligent of the systems proposed.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael W Nisbet
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I prefer MMP because it combines the system of local
representation we are used to with party proportionality. It does
not trouble me that my electoral riding might be larger -- it's the
overall result which matters most. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Betsy Nuse
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I believe that in order to ensure we have a truly democratic
society we must have proportional representation.? After
researching various PR options, I prefer the Mixed Member
Proportional Voting System (MMP). [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Don Aitken
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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|
Thank you for your hard work. I would like to support the mixed
member perportional [MMP] electoral reform. It is simple and every
vote truly counts. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lornna Olson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
|
The MMP system, not the STV system, allows for a more democratic
and simplified electoral process, one which I think would be much
more beneficial to the citizens of BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Shelley Parkhouse
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
|
I support the notion of proportional representation [PR]. I'm
not educated about our political system, but was surprised to learn
that we don't have proportional representation already. Isn't it a
given in a true democracy? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Melanie Parkinson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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|
In the end, if you choose to change our voting system which I
hope that you'll do, you'll have to sell it to the people of BC.
I'm a business woman. I know I can sell MMP, but I can't sell STV.
[2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lee-Anne Pattison
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
|
I am in favour of MMP. The STV system is too complicated . The
electoral boundaries might become larger in MMP, but I am okay with
that. MMP will provide local representation, which is
what?I want. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jim Pine
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
|
I am in favour of PR for our province and favour the MMP system.
It is simpler, more fair and less prone to corruption than the STV
arrangement. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Pryke
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
|
Proportional Representation would be good for BC and I think the
MMP system would be the one to use. It is simpler than STV and
would be more easily understood by a greater number of people. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Shelagh Pryke
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
|
I am in favour of mixed proportional representation, and I
definitely want to see an end to the first past the post system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Hanne Quill
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
|
I advocate a Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] system
similar to the one being used in New Zealand. Our electoral system
needs to be changed as soon as possible. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ellen Rainwalker
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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|
I?give my approval?for the mixed member
proportional representation (MMP), as?the form of
electoral system to be used in BC. I oppose any other form of
proportional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Regina Celia Oliveria Bueno Renke
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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Aside from Approvial voting, my second choice is for the
preferential ballot [AV], and my third choice is no change at
all.? I believe PR will be worse or equally as bad as
the system currently in place, but for different reasons. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Riches
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
|
I urge the Assembly to recommend a form of mixed member
proportional representation [MMP], an electoral mechanism that has
a proven track record in generating results that reflect the
democratic will of the voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tom Sandborn
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
|
I support an MMP electoral system for BC. The current system
results in a lot of people feeling that their votes have been
wasted.?I would argue for MMP over Single Transferable
Vote [STV]. In my view, STV systems are problematic. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jen Schmidt
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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|
PR?would be a help but it is not the complete answer to
our problems in BC. We keep hearing "democracy" over and over when
in fact all we have is a "corporate dictatorship" and our present
government is a shining example of this. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Ernest Schmidt, President, United People's Action
Party
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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|
Please promote the fairer electoral systems, and not the Single
transferable vote (STV). I?would prefer Mixed member
proportional representation (MMP). [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Renota Schoepp
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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|
I believe that a proportional representation
[PR]?voting system adopted into BC can bring only a
change for the better as?the current system is not
ensuring a fair representation of the people. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dirk Segstro
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
|
I support mixed proportional representation, because it is fair.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John J Semenoff
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I would like to state my support for an MMP voting system as
opposed to an STV system because I favour a voting system that
gives people a vote for a local representative and a party vote. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tim Shuff
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I prefer a proportional representation [PR] system where the
number of MLAs would be determined by the mumber of votes the party
gets. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Charles Small
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I wish to state I am in favour of a proportional representation
[PR]?type of voting system in B.C.?This might
include?a system in which voters would cast a
preferential ballot, perhaps a 1, 2, 3 choice. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Stewart
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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|
I want the choice to vote for an individual from my region of
the province and I want to vote for a party that includes my
values. I want an electoral system where it is obvious how each
member is elected. I support MMP to achieve this. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lara Beckett
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I am in full support of electoral reform. I would like to see
some sort of proportional representation [PR]?system in
order to prevent repeats of the current overwhelming majority in
the BC provincial government.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Anita Bedo
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I believe that the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system would
be the best and fairest for the people of British Columbia. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kenneth Bond
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I believe it is critcal that electoral reform be undertaken.
Reform is needed to engage a larger segment of the population in
the political process and to break free from the adversarial
political climate fostered by our current system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tom Braumandl
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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I would like to see mixed member proportional representation
[MMP] given a try in British Columbia. This seems to be the best
way to allow the popular vote to be represented in the legislature,
while keeping local representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Paul Burritt
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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|
Commentary on the Citizens' Assembly and the idea of
accountability.? [6 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Democratic government
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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|
I?believe in proportional representation [PR]. It
makes sense for the people of BC, with our wide variety of opinions
and desires, for us to adopt a system that will finally reflect the
views of?all the citizens of BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Caitlin Thompson
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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MMP is the way to go. For years we have been talking about
reforming the electoral system, so lets do it and make it
worthwhile. I am very wary of STV as I do not believe it is a fair
and balanced system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bob Thompson
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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We must move towards an MMP proportional
representation?system in BC. I am a minority in the
sense that I am young and I vote, and everytime I do it feels
hopeless because I know most often my vote will not count. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Zoe Thompson
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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Please work toward implementing a Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP] system like the one they have adopted in New Zealand, as
quickly as possible, as the current system is not representing the
people of Canada. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Jan Thorsen
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I support the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system and
do not want a Single Transferable Vote (STV) system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Sherrill Jackson
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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'Submission of the West Coast Legal Education and Action Fund', in
favour of MMP, and recommendations on the participation of women.
[10 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation, Other
Author: Audrey Johnson, Executive Director, West Coast
Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF)
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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We need MMP, an electoral system used widely around the world
with a proven track record of producing fairer results, maintaining
geographic representation and improving the number of women and
minorities elected. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Diane Jolly
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I support a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] Voting System for BC
because it is the best way through which all views can be heard in
our Legislature. A system by which voters rank candidates is too
complicated for voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Barbara Julian
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I would like our voting system in British Columbia to be Mixed
Member Proportional Representation [MMP]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Sandy Cameron
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I have lived in BC for 35 years and I strongly support the MMP
system because I believe this system provides the best opportunity
for each vote to count, and thus is more democratic than our
existing system. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Ric Careless
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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With MMP I will be able to use my vote to help place in
government representatives of the party whose policies I most
support and choose as well a diligent constituency represenatative.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Cursons
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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After careful consideration my recommendation is that the MMP
format be chosen. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Margaret Cameron
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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[I support] MMP (Mixed Member Proportional) representation. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Sandy Cameron
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I support the introduction of an?MMP electoral
system.?I think it would eliminate?many of
the bad effects?of the current winner-take-all system
where decent government?is effectively suppressed by
disproportional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bill Chu
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I support proportional representation [PR], as I believe it is
the best way to ensure that a government representative of the
people is elected. Furthermore, I believe it will encourage more
people to vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brian Denomey
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I support a system more simple than the PR systems I see set out
here.?A number of seats should be set aside to represent
the voiceless voters, and a party with less seats than their
percentage of the vote?should get those seats. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Tyler Dobie
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I support for mixed member proportional representation (MMP)
which has a proven track record of producing fairer results while
maintaining geographic representation and improving the number of
women and minorities elected. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tammy Everts
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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The only true and honest proportional electoral system is
the?MMP formula which offers a real democratic way,
where most minorities get a chance to participate?in the
decisions?made by the parliamentary assembly. [1
page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Gilbert G F Elophe
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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The skewed results, wild swings, voter apathy, unrepresentative
legislature and lack of real electoral choice tell me our current
system is broken.?A prescription to put us on a better
path would be most welcome. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Catherine Evans
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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If proportional representation [PR]?gets the voter
off the seesaw of polarized politics, then I'm all for it. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change, Other
Author: Steve Fraser
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I care deeply about the need for more broad representation of
political viewpoints in our democratic system. I believe that
proportional representation [PR] would represent an important step
and hope you strongly consider it. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter Fairley
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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|
I favour a voting system that allows individuals to vote for the
candidate and the party that they feel best represents their views.
I believe the MMP system is the best option in this regard and thus
favour its use in future elections. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Greg Ferguson
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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We badly need proportional representation [PR] here in B.C. It
will better reflect the wishes of the electorate, greatly reduce
the wild polarity swings we're always experiencing here, and will
increase voter turnout. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gordon Flett
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I wish to express my enthusiastic approval of the MPP system
being proposed by Fair Vote BC. There is so much popular support
for an alternative to first-past the post system and this is a
great one. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr David Kay
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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It is my opinion that MMP style voting allows a truer
representation of how the public actually voted and seems to me to
be a fairer system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Randy Kerr
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I strongly feel that a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system
would be the closest thing to a fair voting system for BC, even
though some of the ridings would have to be enlarged by as much as
50%. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jonathan Kerslake
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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|
'A Quest for a Civil Society'.? [8 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Other
Author: Mickey Kinakin
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I am in favour of Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting system.
It leaves our current system of one local representative per riding
intact, then achieves proportionality with the second vote for the
preferred party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Wendy Kirkby
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I support for the MMP option for electoral reform. I have
reviewed the differences between this type of system and the STV
system. It seems there are some clear advantages to the MMP system
in terms of simplicity. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Chris Lloyd
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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The system which?best serves the people at large, to
prevent tyranny of the majority, and to lead to the fullest and
most open representation is the MMP system.? The
complexity of STV is contrary to the principles of fairness. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Daniel Laskarin
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I would like to see an electoral system that provides a
government which is more representative of the popular vote while
at the same time ensuring some stability in government. It is my
understanding that MMP will achieve this. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Ms Fiona Lewis
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I support our provincial government moving to the form of
proportional representation known as mixed member proportional
representation [MMP]. This would better represent the diversity of
people throughout the population. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Laurel Walton
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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A single transferable vote (STV) system is easy to use and provides
a direct link to government. It transfers citizen authority from
parties to elected individuals. It keeps MLAs linked to the people
who voted for them. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Elizabeth Woodworth
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I believe British Columbia needs representation from all parties
who can achieve at least five percent of the popular vote. My
conclusion is that this can best be achieved using the Mixed Member
Proportional [MMP] system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Freda Woodworth
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I support the MMP proposal, currently and successfully in use in
New Zealand and elsewhere.? The STV system is, in my
view, entirely unsuitable as is any proposal which divides urban
and rural voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Donald Grayston
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I don't want the Citizens' Assembly to be hijacked, but rather
allow them the opportunity to complete the process as was intended.
[1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Holly Glenn
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I support a change in our electoral voting system to one of MMP
similar to the one in New Zealand. I believe such a change would
improve our citizens' perception of the importance of getting
involved in the democratic process. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Conrad Hadland
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I support a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system for BC
and do not want a Single Transferable Vote (STV) system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kevin Harney
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I support the development of a mixed member proportional
representation (MMP) electoral system for B.C. and I'm strongly
opposed to a single transferable vote (STV) system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sandy Hart
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting appears to me to be most
satifactory.? Being able to cast one vote for the
candidate and another for the party should result in better
represention of the minor parties which now have no seats. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr K Eric Marshall
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I am in favour of a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting
system for BC. I think it is a fairer system than the Single
Transferable Vote [STV] and enables all members of the electorate
to have the representation they voted for. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dorothy Mindenhall
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I?support a form of PR for this Province, preferably
the Mixed Member format [MMP]. It is undoubtedly a great deal
closer to real democracy than our current 'first past the post'
format, which is alienating voters and eroding democracy. [2
pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Jean Macintyre
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I would like our current system of first past the post to change
to Mixed Member Proportional Representation (MMP).? The
formal presenters chosen by the Citizens' Assembly should reflect
the public's input into this? process. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Susan MacVittie
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I would like to state my preference for a mixed member
proportional representation [MMP] electoral system while at the
same time register my distaste at the idea of a single transferable
voting system [STV]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Scott Matheson
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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It would appear to me that a mixed proportional representation
[MMP]?electoral system is the common sense appraoch to
proportional representation. I believe this exercise is to increase
aspects of democracy.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Maximenko
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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|
'Presentation to Citizens' Assembly'.? The Citizens'
Assembly should seriously consider MMP. [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Theo Meijer
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I would like a MMP voting system. This seems like the most fair
way to create change in our present system. I do not want a STV
system. This is just too cumbersome and doesn't address the
concerns we have now. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Lyn Merryfeather
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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|
Under PR, voters would be able to cast their vote according to
their beliefs and conscience and not on fear and loathing of what
might be unless they abandon their beliefs to vote for bad to avoid
worse. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Nutland
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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|
I feel electoral reform is necessary in order to represent all
voters under proportional representation [PR].? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Pearl Ashley
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
Please implement Mixed Member Proportional Representation (MMP).
It is fair and has been proven around the world. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kris Arndt
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
We should adopt an MMP sytem in BC.?The 'preferential
plus' STV idea is complex, and with voter apathy as great as it is,
making things that complex would, in my opinion, alienate even more
potential voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Maggie O'Scalleigh
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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|
I favour the MMP system for elections in BC. We need a system
that is easy to understand and makes it possible for women and
minorities to be elected and for a variety of viewpoints to be
represented. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Janet Pattinson
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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|
I would like to see BC move towards Mixed member proportional
[MMP] representation. It produces fairer results while maintaining
geographic representation and improving the number of women and
minorities elected. [1 page]?
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Paolozzi
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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|
MMP is fair in terms of proportional representation. A party
gets a share of seats in the legislature proportional to its share
of the province-wide vote. We need it because it retains local
representation, which?many in BC?want. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Brenda Parrish
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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|
'PR requires a meaningful 'proportion': Why Approval Voting
should replace plurality voting to determine proportion in a PR
system'.?[6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Marcello Pavan
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
I support a change to a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting
system in BC. This system would efficiently provide the best
representation for the citizens of BC. I do not support a change to
a Single Transferable Vote system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Carlo Pavan
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I am at the moment attracted to some form of the mixed member
proportional system?of voting [MMP] but need more
education in the types of governance being considered.?
I am in any case committed to change the present system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Laurie Payne
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
I am in favour of a mixed member proportional representation
(MMP) which will move the province forward in a positive way and
will best reflect the wishes of the electorate. I am strongly
opposed to the single transferable vote (STV). [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gina Petrakos
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
We need Mixed Member Proportional Representation
[MMP].?It's just plain common sense that the body of
MLAs reflect how people actually voted. People can vote with their
conscience,?& not have to worry about ballot
strategies. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tim Quick
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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|
I am BC resident (since 1970) and I support the MMP system. I
believe that this privides the best opportunity for each vote to
count, and thus is more democratic than our existing system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dona Reel
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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|
We greatly prefer the system of mixed member proportional
representation (MMP), an electoral system that has a proven track
record of producing fairer results while maintaining geographic
representation. We object to STV. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Linda Rightmire
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
'Submission to the British Columbia Citizens Assembly on behalf
of the Electoral Reform Society'.? A submission
supporting the adoption of the Single Transferable Vote
(STV)? [15 pages + attachments]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ken Ritchie, Chief Executive, Electoral Reform
Society [UK]
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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|
Please consider the mixed member proportional representation
electoral system [MMP]?that has a proven track record of
fairer results and maintaining geographic representation. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kathleen Rush
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
I urge the Citizens' Assembly to recommend a ballot question
that supports proportional representation [PR]. The system we have
today is grossly unfair which becomes more and more obvious with
each passing election. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alan Rycroft
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
I am strongly in favour of Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
system like the one they have adopted in New Zealand. I prefer this
over all options and would like to see it implemented as quickly as
possible. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: D Ruth Slavin
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
I would like to see a form of proportional representation
whereby we have two votes - one for our local representative and
one for the party [MMP].? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Suzanne Stocker
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
We need an electoral system in our province, that, promotes
& maximizes voter turnout, is a province-wide
and?promotes candidate participation by a cross-section
of BC'ers representative of the larger population. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lori Swanson
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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|
I would like to see a Mixed Member Proportional Representation
(MMP) electoral system implemented in BC to replace our current
system. It is the most fair and balanced approach where many
political views can be represented. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Geoffrey Senichenko
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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|
MMP would allow voters to select the candidate?and
the party that best represents their polical leanings -- and these
are not necessarily the same. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Britt Santowski
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I'm in favour of some type of mixed proportional representation
[MMP]?that includes more women and meets the needs of
rural areas. Too often the larger urban centres have more say and
my vote is wasted. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Shawna Schuh
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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|
I favour an MMP electoral system; it?is used widely
around the world with a proven track record of improving the number
of women and minorities elected and producing fairer results while
maintaining geographic representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Justine Starke
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
I would like to see proportional representation [PR]
implemented. There are many forms of PR, many of which would be
appropriate, the main goal would be for the popular vote to be
counted towards each party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard Boyce
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
I am in favour of an MMP proportional
representation?system.? MMP would provide a
forum where all BCers would be made to feel as though their votes
are represented and that their voices will be heard in the
legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Susan Brooks
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
BC should set its course toward Proportional Representation
[PR]. I think the preferential plus system is a really bad idea and
will split this province even?more than it is. Our old
majority system clearly does not work anymore. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alan Bates
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
I am for the MMP system.? I am against the STV
system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Frederick Bergman
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
I favour of some form of mixed proportional representation [MMP]
in future BC elections. This system preserves local representation
while ensuring that elected seats more accurately reflect the
popular vote.? I am against STV. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Cliff Boldt
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
The current electoral system does not fairly represent the will
of the public. I believe that some system of proportional
representation [PR] needs to be developed and placed before the
public for approval. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Daniel Bouman
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
An argument for a mixed-member proportional system [MMP] for
BC.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Broughton
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
I support the adoption of mixed member proportional
representation (MMP). I do not wish to continue with the status quo
and strongly oppose the single transferable vote (STV) and
preferential plus. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: George Butcher
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
I am part of the over 70% of those making submissions who favour
the MMP model. STV cannot make the claim to be more democratic than
the MPP system, since the voting system at the polls is more
complex. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Mr Alan Bangay
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
It is clear to me that?proportional
representation?[PR] is clearly and hands down the best
system of democracy humans have been able to employ on a large
scale to date. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Chris Bowers
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
I fully support a revision to the current electoral system, one
which would have some proportion of the seats to be distributed
among parties according to their?percentage
share?of overall votes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Martha Burd
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
|
While our system has some major flaws,?I would argue
that despite it's shortcomings, FPTP has created a country and a
province that is the envy of many around the world. Please don't
throw out the baby with the bathwater. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system no change
Author: Jim Jaarsma
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
|
I have felt for sometime now that politics is a game at the
expense of the citizenry. I believe that politicians should all
work together on our behalf, and MMP is the best way that I have
heard of to achieve this end. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kevin Jones
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
|
I support a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system and I
do not support a Single Transferrable Vote (STV) system. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Cynthia Callahan
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
|
I prefer the MMP voting system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Ria Carpay
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
|
Requirements for electoral change: there must be a change to
proportional representation in the form of MMP; and MLAs must be
made accoundable for election promises.? [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Peter Carter
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
|
The system that I would like to see is the mixed member
proportional [MMP] system because it gives local representation as
well as ensuring a proportional result of seats won by a party in
accordance with the number of votes gained. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alastair Craighead
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
|
I wish to submit my support for a Mixed Member Proportional
(MMP) voting system.I believe this system will be palatable to the
electorate and will greatly improve representation in the
government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr William Cave
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
|
I support a proportional representation system similar to New
Zealand's [MMP]. I believe it to be the fairest system as well as
relatively straight-forward and?will stand more chance
of acceptance with the public in BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Elizabeth Dichmont
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
|
An examination of MMP and some of its alternatives, preferential
voting, and political parties. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dave Ferguson
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
|
I am opposed to the current electoral system and favour MMP. I am
not in favour of STV and even less in favour of the 'Preferential
Plus' proposal by Nick Loenen. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Keren Freed
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
|
I fully support proportional representation [PR]?and
would like my voice heard. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: James Fry
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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MMP has a number of transformational traits most excitingly is
its ability to influence higher voter turn out. It seems possible
that MMP can help our social demographics be more accurately
represented in the provincial legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Damian Kettlewell
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I have studied the different types of systems you are
considering implementing and I would like to voice that the MMP
system is by far the most democratic and fair. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Pam Kryskow
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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'To introduce seven steps towards creating a Free Enterprise
Citizen-Directed Democracy, (including the implementation of
necessary technology to provide permanent polling centres) in each
County across our Great Nation'. [9 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Other
Author: Louis A Kaufmann
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I believe that proportional representation [PR]?is
the best and fairest way to go as then the government will be the
one the majority of the voters want. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Anne Lai
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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The Assembly must put forward the option with the greatest
chance of receiving sufficient votes?for us to finally
get the proportional representation we so badly need. Clearly, this
most promising option is the MMP system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jacques LeCavalier
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I favour PR.? The other aspect I would like addressed
is to get rid of the party's choice in deciding who will be an
elected member. We need MLAs and MPs that speak for their
constituents and not for their party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ray Letts
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I support a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP]?system
because of more equity among ridings, simpler vote counting, and
better representation for all parties concerned. I think it's a
system more likely to be accepted by?BC voters. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Judy Lightwater
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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This?submission is in support of Mixed Member
Proportional Representation.? It gives the reasons for
adopting MMP and lists the disadvantages of the Single Trasnferable
Vote [STV] system. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Philippe Lucas
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I support a mixed member proportional voting
system?where every vote counts and all citizens have an
equal share in their democracy. The citizens assembly needs to
repond to the majority of British Columbians who support MMP. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sharon Lund
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I believe that the only way to be truly democratic it for a
proportional representation system to be put in place. It should be
by the single transferable vote [STV] with a district magnitude of
at least five?members per?riding. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Jennifer Wilson
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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MMP (Mixed Member Proportional voting system) is definitely the
only way to go.? MMP leaves our current system of one
local representative per riding intact then achieves
proportionality?with a second vote for?a
preferred party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marilynn Wood
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I believe British Columbia needs representation from all parties
who can achieve at least four or five percent of the popular vote.
My conclusion is that this can best be achieved using the Mixed
Member Proportional [MMP]?system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Garth Woodworth
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I support the MMP electoral system over the current system as
well as over the proposed modified STV. I feel that
when?I vote for a minority party, our current system
does not allow that vote a decent chance to count for anything. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rachel Haase
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I support a?full proportional representation
[PR]?system, not a transferable vote system. The latter
is too complicated.?A full PR system?is
simpler and provides greater opportunities for small parties'
voices to be heard. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Larry Hannant
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I would prefer the new election system to be a province-wide
system bases on the widely popular Mixed Proportional
Representation [MMP]. I do not agree with different types of system
for?different parts of the province. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Lynette Harper
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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MMP leaves our current system of one local representative per
riding intact, then achieves proportionality with the second vote
for the preferred party. It is simple to understand and vote
counting is straightforward and transparent. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Daniel Heslop
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I support the Mixed Member [MMP] style of proportional
representation which is used in New Zealand. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Linda Mackintosh
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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Many great ideas begin with being held by a minority and we need
their voices in our legislative chambers. I am opposed to STV
because it will not create the diversity that an MMP system would.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard Miller
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I am in favour of a true democratic proportional representation
voting system and ask that the Citizens' Assembly consider MMP
rather than STV. I consider the STV system biased, complicated and
not really what I want. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Mudry
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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|
MMP offers an appealing mixture of local representation and
parliamentary constituencies that accurately reflect the spectrum
of political opinions in the population at large. I am not in
favour of the "Preferential-Plus" proposal. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mark Anderson
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I wish to reinforce the Council's view that the fairest option
is MMP since it balances pro rep with regional representation and
provides the greatest likelihood that each vote will find
representation in the legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Saul Arbess
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I would like to see an MMP voting system so I can vote for a
local rep and my party of choice. I realize that such a system
would result in larger ridings but I think that is over riden by
the increased fairness and impact. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jannit Rabinovitch
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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The Citizen's Assembly should adopt MMP?as the system
of voting for BC. This would ensure that all voters will be
represented and will encourage more voters to participate in the
electoral process. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Drina Read
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I support proportional representation [PR] for national
elections. I would prefer that my vote be represented based on my
political affiliation than based on my geographic situation. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Leslie Robinson
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I urge?the Assembly?to adopt a Mixed
Member Proportional (MMP) voting system for BC because a party gets
a share of seats in proportion to its share of province-wide vote
and?the system?retains local representation.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marie Roulleau
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I want a fair representation of how the people vote. I for one
vote green and believe that the environment should have its fair
say. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mary Savage
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I am in favour of an MMP voting system for BC. MMP is the
fairest system and give those that vote for minor political parties
representation at the decision table. All BC residents deserve to
have a voice in parliament. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ernie Sellentin
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I would like to express my support for the Mixed Member
Proportional [MMP]?system of voting. I believe that this
system is by far the fairest in that it most accurately represents
the wishes of the voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Christopher Shirley
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
|
We need a voting system in which everyone's vote will count and
mixed member proportional representation [MMP] fills this need. A
Single Transferable Voting [STV] system is not as proportional
especially in smaller ridings. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr James Skwarok
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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|
I am in favour of Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) representation
for our Province. The Single Transferable Vote (STV) system is too
complicated and has many more drawbacks than the MMP system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard Sullivan
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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|
Please do not let one group of individuals in favour of one
specific form of pro-rep, hijack the Assembly. Let the final
presenters be a true reprentatation of the people that spoke and
submitted presentations to the Assembly. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Mr Jim Baker
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I urge the Assembly to change our electoral system to a
Proportional Representation [PR]?system. This would give
us something resembling pure democracy.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: James Boucher
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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I can't believe the assembly has chosen STV advocates as 3 of
the 9 final presenters, even though only 4% of the BC respondants
were in favor of STV.? Please choose MMP as the
referendum option. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Fred Bremmer
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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|
The admission that STV vote counting involves people in back
rooms with calculators and formulas is its Waterloo. You can never
sell such a system no matter how many times you say made in BC. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jeff Chilton
Date: Aug 09, 2004
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Please ignore the Single transferable vote [STV] system, as it
will take forever to count the votes. The MMP system can be
instituted without great problems. If the idea is to scuttle the
whole process you will answer to the voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Miss Antoinette Carpay
Date: Aug 09, 2004
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I favour MMP as a method for counting votes.? [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Jill DeWolfe
Date: Aug 09, 2004
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I as a citizen have informed myself of the various options and
at present choose the Mixed Member proportional [MMP] system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ja-son Flower
Date: Aug 09, 2004
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I have already made a submission, in favour of MMP. I strongly
agree with the Pro Rep Society that the STV system is far too
complicated -- I am unable to follow the counting system - and
ill-suited to BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr John Fraser
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
I am strongly in favour of mixed member proportional
representation [MMP]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lee Fuge
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
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I am not in favour of STV. I am in favour of MMP. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Karin Lindewall
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
MMP although not perfect, is more reliable than STV in that the
latter is much more confusing and can be subject to the possibility
of some negative influence by enterprising interests. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Denis Walsh
Date: Aug 09, 2004
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|
I truly hope that the?Assembly?will
properly fulfill its mandate and recommend what the public wants,
not what some individuals who are putting their own thinking above
that of us. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Donald Watts
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
Given the low interest in the STV method among the presenters
and the high interest in the MMP method, it seems strange that in
the upcoming presentations only 2 are speaking for MMP while 3 are
speaking for STV. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Phillip W. Warren
Date: Aug 09, 2004
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I am not in favour of the STV idea - much too
complicated.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jon George
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
I wish to express my support for the MMP method of voting to the
Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform. The primary reason being
that it is a relatively simple process and is easlily and
transparently tallied at election time. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr David Hadley
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
I am concerned about the?Assembly is going to
recommend a change to our voting system that only serves to confuse
and destroy what little democracy there is left in our voting
system. I am in favor of MMP not STV. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Hagel
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
There is ample evidence to show that proportional representation
[PR] encourages the participation of all citizens. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Suzanne Hawkes
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
The STV formula does not meet my expectations for a simple
system.? Please give the MMP system a thorough hearing.
New Zealand appears to have found it useful. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Walter Herring
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
I support the Mixed Member Proportional voting system (MMP) and
do not want the Single Transferable Vote system (STV). [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ruchel Yurchak
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
I wish to see an MMP system of voting in BC.The other systems
are too complicated and not representative of the voters. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Zang
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
I urge the?Assembly to support the Mixed Member
Proportional [MMP] electoral system and to discount any attempt to
permit the STV?system from being considered. This is
simply a ruse to retain the status quo. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ken Merkley
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
Please support MMP.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Violaine Mitchell
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
In view of the strong public support for the New Zealand system
[MMP], I hope you will come down strongly in favour of it.
Supporters of STV seem to be greatly over-represented among the
final 9 making presentations. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Ray Morris
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
From my understanding, both from the materials that are provided
on the Citizens' Assembly website and elsewhere. I think that a
mixed member proportional representation [MMP] system would be the
best. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Devon MacFarlane
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
Let us work on the proportional representation which is working
effectively in New Zealand [MMP]. I do not support the STV formula
for electing members. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Shiraz Nathwani
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
In considering Proportional Representation?please
look at MMP over STV as it is so complicated that the voters are
likely to reject us having a change in our electoral system
altogether. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kathaleen Neufeld
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
I want to voice my support for the MMP voting system as I feel
it more truly offers proportional representation. I understand that
it is also by a wide margin, the choice of the majority of
submissions to the Assembly. [1 page]?
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Vi Sorenson
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
I support a mixed member proportional (MMP) system for BC. A
combination of area and proporational representation seems best
able to accommodate both regional needs and new provincial ideas
and perspectives. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Cliff Stainsby
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
MMP leaves our current system of one local representative per
riding intact, then achieves proportionality with the second vote
for the preferred party. It is simple to understand and vote
counting is straightforward and transparent. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sarah Boucher
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
|
I support the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting system and
do not want a Single Transferable Vote [STV]?system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Sherry Ure
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
|
I support the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting system and
do not want a Single Transferable Vote (STV) system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Audrey Ure
Date: Aug 08, 2004
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|
It is imperative that the First Past the Post system of voting
be changed. Our recent history proves this. The system that has
proven to be effective and understood by the people is the MMP
proportional representation system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Annette Kirk
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
|
I am strongly in favour of an MMP eletoral system. It offers
fair representation. MMP is easily understood by the average
person. MMP has a simple and transparent counting system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ed Lands
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
|
MMP leaves our current system of one local representative per
riding intact, then achieves proportionality with the second vote
for the preferred party. It is simple to understand and vote
counting is straightforward. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Todd Wellman
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
|
I understand from one of your commission that there is a
concerted minority effort to promote the STV. I would strongly
recommend against STV and in favour of MMP for several
reasons.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Frank Mitchell
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
|
I am a citizen of BC and I support the MMP system. I beleive
that this is one of the few systems where each of our votes count
and it is more democratic than out exisitng first past the post
system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marie Newland Hale
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
|
I favour a MMP system and would like to see that
implemented.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lester Roberge
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
|
I?do not favour the STV system because it is too
complicated, reduces local representation, and allows a minority to
elect a government.?I, along with a good majority of
submissions received so far, favour the?MMP system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Karel Roessingh
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
|
Having looked at the pros and cons of Mixed Member Proportional
voting (MMP) and Single Transferable Voting (STV), I would be
totally in favour of having an MMP type of voting system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Arno Schortinghuis
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
|
The importance of getting it right cannot be
overstated.? With the obvious preponderance of MMP
rather than STV system submissions to your Assembly, I must plead
for your support of MMP. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Martin Schotte
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
|
Although STV has many aspects that make it quite interesting and
worth serious consideration, it is ultimately not in this
province's interest as a goal of electoral reform. For this
purpose, our best bet is MMP. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Bancroft
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
|
Make voting mandatory.? Have two votes. A knock-out
system would ensure that people vote for the party they believe in.
[1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Ms Margaret Frith
Date: Aug 07, 2004
|
|
I have been voting in B.C. since 1975. My vote was always a
wasted vote. It never counted. It is important to me to have a fair
voting system in B.C. I am strongly in favour of the New Zealand
system [MMP]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Elli Janke
Date: Aug 06, 2004
|
|
The?voters?should be able to
indicate?their first and second choice of candidates
[AV]. If the votes for 2nd choice candidates are counted, the
elected candidate?will be?the person who is
most acceptable to the most people. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tony Law
Date: Aug 06, 2004
|
|
I believe we are in critical times whereby democracy is not
being served because we have a skewed system of representation. It
is essential that we reform the present system immediately. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Shannon Bennett
Date: Aug 06, 2004
|
|
MMP?would ensure that the number of seats granted to
a party reflected?the level of support they garnered in
the voting process, while ensuring that consituencies still have a
point person that is responsible to them. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kori Brus
Date: Aug 06, 2004
|
|
I fully endorse STV as the best way to keep our political system
on track. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Sasha Uhlmann
Date: Aug 05, 2004
|
|
I would like to see mixed member proportional representation
[MMP]?in the BC electoral system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Cindy Hansen
Date: Aug 05, 2004
|
|
I support a shift to a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP]
representation in the BC electoral system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephan Martineau
Date: Aug 05, 2004
|
|
I believe that a system like New Zealand's [MMP] would benefit
the North and remote areas of the province but the fear of losing
any headway we have made is making it difficult for leaders to
embrace the idea of change. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Marilyn Belak, City Councillor,? Dawson
Creek
Date: Aug 05, 2004
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Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Aug 05, 2004
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|
We urge the Citizen's Assembly to recommend a Mixed Member
Proportional (MMP) system for BC. This system would result in
better political representation of the citizens of BC, and allow
smaller parties to gain seats in the legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Suzanne Carvell
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
|
I believe that a mixed proportional representation [MMP] system
with 2 votes (one for local representative and one for the party
that best matches my philosophy) is the best system for BC. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kathryn Colby
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
|
I strongly urge this assembly to consider a Mixed Member
Proportional [MMP] system for BC. I don't belive that the current
system of "first past the post" represents me, nor do I feel it is
a democratic system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michelle Larstone
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
|
I strongly support a shift to a Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP]?representation electoral system in BC. I hope the
current government will ensure that voters are adequately informed
come election day. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dan Lewis
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
|
I support a shift to a Mixed Member Proportional representation
[MMP]?in the BC electoral system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Dag Goering
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
|
I am in favour of a mixed member proportional representation
electoral [MMP] system for all of BC. There are many reasons why I
feel this system clearly stands out above the rest, the most
important of which I list below. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Andy Miller
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
|
I have reviewed the possible choices, and I strongly favor the
MMP system of proportional representation.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard O'Neill
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
|
I am definitely a proponent of some form of proportional
representation [PR]?in British Columbia. I feel the
current system is inadequate and unfair. I believe that more people
will vote if they know that their vote will count. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Raymond G Persson
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
|
A PR-List electoral system requiring all parties
to run candidates in all 79 ridings.? Once a party vote
has been made, a voter much choose one candidate from each of the
party lists.? These choices determine the party list
rankings. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bruce Burnett
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
|
Our current system has two major faults: the number of MLAs
elected?is often disproportate to the percentage of
votes received; and minority parties are basically shut out of
electing MLAs.? [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change, Other
Author: John Whistler
Date: Aug 03, 2004
|
|
The Citizens' Assembly is an official, yet unelected body. I
don't like the idea at all that such a body should have standing in
influencing how our votes are cast or counted. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Professor Emeritus Charles Daniels
Date: Aug 01, 2004
|
|
I would like to see a voting system that does guarantee
proportionality.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Other
Author: Mairlynn Wood
Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Aug 01, 2004
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Twenty-three documents with commentary on the Citizens'
Assembly, politics, government and the electoral process. [112
pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Aug 01, 2004
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I would like to state my preference for a proporational
represenation system by single transferable vote [STV] with a
district magnitude of at least more than five seats and an 'above
the line option'.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rachel Forbes
Date: Jul 31, 2004
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I would like to recommend proportional represenation
[PR]?for a limited trial period with some means of
correcting unforseen consequences where they may arise. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Helen Eldstrom
Date: Jul 30, 2004
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'Proportional Representation with the Present Constituencies and
no Additional MLAs'.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Peter Rastall
Date: Jul 30, 2004
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I would just like to add my support for some type of
proportional representation [PR]?system so that future
governments will better reflect the citizenry's democratic choices.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephen Walsh
Date: Jul 29, 2004
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I believe that a mixed system [MMP] of at large seats elected
proportionally and local seats elected by preferential voting
[AV]?is the most democratic option which still meets the
needs of regional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Ian Wasson
Date: Jul 29, 2004
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I support proportional representation [PR]?as a
method by which to determine members of the provincial legislative
assembly. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Josha MacNab
Date: Jul 29, 2004
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I beleive that our electoral system must be reformed to
proportionally represent the wishes of BC's voters in the
distribution of seats in the Legislature [PR]. Our current system
ignores the wishes of many citizens. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jacqueline Sharp
Date: Jul 29, 2004
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I strongly support proportional representation (PR) in British
Columbia to ensure that?all of our voices are heard and
power is vested in the people favouring social equity. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jodi Stark
Date: Jul 29, 2004
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Commentary on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheet
14.? [5 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 29, 2004
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I would like to see BC adopt a form of proportional
representation [PR]. The first-past-the-post system is unfair and
undemocratic. Few countries still use this anachronistic system. We
need a fair, democratic, modern system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Thompson
Date: Jul 28, 2004
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I would like to see an MMP system with requirements that parties
contest at least half the ridings and make public the selection
process for list candidates. Voters should be able to affect the
ranking of list candidates. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Cathleen Kneen
Date: Jul 28, 2004
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I would like to put in a word for proportional representation
[PR]. The Green Party won 12% of the vote at the last BC election
but no seats as a result of the current outdated and unfair
system.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Carolyn Affleck
Date: Jul 28, 2004
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I urge the Citizens' Assembly to spell out its proposed change
in legislation-like detail. Only through such a drafting process
can all the practical considerations be grasped of how a new voting
system would work. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Mr John Richardson
Date: Jul 28, 2004
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Commentary on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheet
13.? [19 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 27, 2004
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We should adopt an MMP?system with closed lists.
Using closed lists will help keep the system simple, and at the
same time allow women and minority groups?to achieve
fairer representation in the legislature. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Daniel O'Neill
Date: Jul 26, 2004
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'Electoral Reform Viewpoint'. A 'near proportional' electoral
system.? [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr James Sadlish
Date: Jul 26, 2004
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Commentary on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheet 12.? [3
pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 24, 2004
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Commentzry on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheets 10 and
11.? [3 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 24, 2004
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Four key issues are important in choosing a new system:
proportionality; decreasing the power of political parties;
increasing the power of MLAs;?and?allowing
for local representation. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Stephen Hayes
Date: Jul 23, 2004
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Changing the makeup of the legislature and how the candidates
present themselves in order to get elected is just a first
step.? Some modifications to MMP are suggested. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Laura Reston
Date: Jul 22, 2004
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People without the capacity to vote, such as infants, young
children, and people with mental disabilities should be able to
have their interests represented throgh a proxy.? [1
page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Lorne Waldman
Date: Jul 21, 2004
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'"Proportional Access (PA)" -- A unique solution for electoral
reform that rewards good ideas with access to law making, while
enhancing solid governance over our day to day affairs'. [5
pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Robert J Pawley
Date: Jul 21, 2004
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'Rural British Columbia and Political Representation: Yale
Lillooet as a Case Study'.? Any change to the electoral
system must make a concerted effort to better representat the
concerns of people who live in rural regions. [16 pages]
Category: Regional representation
Author: Bernard Schulmann
Date: Jul 21, 2004
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I support Preferential Transferable Voting [AV] as a way that
people can vote for candidates and platforms that?most
represent of their values. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Patrick Burke
Date: Jul 21, 2004
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Comment on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheets 8 and
9.? [3 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 21, 2004
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'Proportional Representation for Canada' : An MMP system with a
third of the seats allocated to parties proportionately, to be
filled by party candidates with the highest vote shares but who
were not elected in riding seats. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Eric Scheuneman
Date: Jul 20, 2004
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I support?the MMP system because it seems like the
best compromise. I am concerned about the threshold percentage a
party needs to win seats. We should be cautions and pick the higher
percentage in the usual range -- 5%. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Hans van Kessel
Date: Jul 18, 2004
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We should adopt a?system similar to the United
States, where we vote first for a premier (regardless of party tie)
and then for representatives in 2 legislatures. Premier,
legislature 1, and legislature 2, each having the power of veto. [1
page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Sverre Holgersen
Date: Jul 17, 2004
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Commentary on Citizens' Assembly Fact
Sheet?6.? [5 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 17, 2004
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Commentary on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheet 7. [5
pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 17, 2004
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This submission is?a supplement to the previous detailed
submission?by Nick Loenen
(Loenen?0035).?The main submission recommends
a mixed system labelled 'Preferential-Plus', a blending of the
Irish STV and the Australian AV. [6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nick Loenen
Date: Jul 16, 2004
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'A Proposal for the Election of Members to the Legislative
Assembly of British Columbia'.? A scheme for MMP with AV
for constituency seats, and open lists and FPTP for list
seats.? [17 pages + 3 pages?of
appendices]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David S Dunaway
Date: Jul 15, 2004
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A comment on Canadian politics, government and
elections.? [1 page]
Category: Other
Author: Donald J Engel
Date: Jul 15, 2004
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I want to contribute a proposal to distribute the 79 seats in
the BC Legislature: 30 ridings having two MLAs each, one male and
one female; and 19 seats selected from some method of proportional
representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Elmer Kabush
Date: Jul 15, 2004
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Preferential voting [AV] could add more legitimacy to the
process of electing riding MLAs.? MLAs elected with half
the vote may have more of a democratic claim to the seat, even if
they won?from the addition of?second, or
third choices. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mark Karjaluoto
Date: Jul 15, 2004
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In order to really feel and understand the backbone of the
province, the government should relocate to Prince
George.? After all, it is the north from which the
generous royalties and taxes are derived from, oil
and?timber. [1 page]
Category: Regional representation, Other
Author: Alice E Kruta
Date: Jul 15, 2004
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Party leaders should be chosen directly by the electors and not
by parties.? Proportional representation [PR] seems much
better and fairer than the current system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Frank and Lucille Lang
Date: Jul 15, 2004
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Please recommend some form of proportional representation. We
cannot afford to keep having these dramatic swings from one party
to another. I feel PR will help to de-polarize politics in BC. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ken Laing
Date: Jul 15, 2004
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Proportional representation [PR] cripples parliament and negates
the majority public vote.? We become a country governed
by special interest groups with no relief or solution to the
problem.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: James Cecil Ward
Date: Jul 15, 2004
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I propose that, in addition to voting for a person/party, people
take the time to distribute spending among, say, ten key areas.
They must assign a number to each area.? [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Michael Gintowt
Date: Jul 15, 2004
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BC should adopt MMP with 60% of seats from constituencies. The
remainder of the seats would be filled from party lists -- made
public well before voting day -- in order to match each party's
representation with its vote?share.?[2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Peter Hepher
Date: Jul 15, 2004
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'Submission to the Citizens? Assembly concerning
Electoral Reform'.? The alternative vote, used
successfully?in Australia, is the electoral system which
should be recommended for future use in British
Columbia.? [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David O Marley
Date: Jul 15, 2004
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I support and recommend a Mixed Proportional Representation
(MMP) voting system for British Columbia (with no
threshold)?and also recommend that voting be made a
mandatory requirement as a responsibility of all citizens. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Manabu Gerald (Gerry) Masuda
Date: Jul 15, 2004
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'I advocate a mixed proportional representation [MMP] electoral
system comprising an alternative vote [AV] system and proportional
representation with open party lists'? [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mark Reed
Date: Jul 15, 2004
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I am definitely a proponent of proportional representation
[PR]?in British Columbia. I feel the current system is
inadequate and unfair. I believe that more people will vote if they
know that their vote will count. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Barbara Bielski
Date: Jul 15, 2004
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I suggest that a MMP system with 2/3 list seats would best serve
society.? To mitigate the effects of strategic voting on
constituency seats, I believe?that more than half of all
seats should be list seats.?[2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ian Arthur Jones
Date: Jul 14, 2004
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BC should move towards MMP. The idea of a party
needing?a minimum proportion of votes?in
order to be eligible for proportional seats, is ridiculous. The
whole idea of PR is that as many views as possible are represented.
[2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Steve Karagianis
Date: Jul 14, 2004
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I urge the Citizens? Assembly to recommend an MMP
system for BC. This system would result in better political
representation, allowing smaller parties to have seats in the
legislature. It would also increase voter turn-out. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sally & Barry Lamare
Date: Jul 14, 2004
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'A Proprosal for Politics without Parties'? [4
pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government
Author: Karin Litzcke
Date: Jul 14, 2004
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Proportional representation [PR]?will go a long way
to allowing a greater breadth of opinion to be represented in
government.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Christine Weyenberg
Date: Jul 14, 2004
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Representation based on the proportion of votes received [PR] is
a means of attaining a much needed balance in our Provincial
legislature and across the country, enhancing the representation of
women and minority groups. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Pat Adams
Date: Jul 14, 2004
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The electoral mandate is sacred and?compels
the?government to abide thereto. The significant
remedial potential of this general precept should be fully explored
by the Assembly, including the full multitude of possible
variations. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: David Piney
Date: Jul 14, 2004
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A proposal for an open list MMP system with an
initial?requirement that parties run candidates in two
thirds of the constituency seats to be eligible for list seats,
with a threshold of 5%.? Experience might lead to
later?modifications.?[2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sybil Plommer
Date: Jul 14, 2004
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'BC Citizens Electoral Bill of Rights'? [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Chad Bester
Date: Jul 14, 2004
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I am writing to express my support for electoral reform in
British Columbia and urge the urge the Citizens' Assembly to
recommend a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP]?system for
British Columbia. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sid Chow Tan
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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As a local?elected representative and as?a
private citizen active in provincial politics, I?believe
that a proportional [PR] system will not only bring
about?more effective governance but will result in
better voter participation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Beverly Tanchak
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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A proposal for a mixed voting system [MMP]?using
constituency winners and proportional representation of parties
with the PR members chosen from the most successful runners up for
each party. [6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Earl A Jenson
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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I support for electoral reform in BC. I believe that some sort
of Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] Representation system should be
used in BC. This system would result in equality in political
representation in BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ryan Durand
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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I urge the Citizens? Assembly to recommend an
MMP?system for BC. This system would result in better
political representation, allowing smaller parties to have seats in
the legislature. It would also increase voter turn-out. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joel Whysall
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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Some form of MMP would best serve the citizens of
BC.? I believe that if we want to create a socially just
and sustainable society, we muct change our electoral system so
that alternative voices can be heard.?[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Anne Grube
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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'Submission to the BC Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform,
Presented by Geore Heyman, President, BC Government and Services
Employees' Union (BCGEU)'?? [8 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: George Heyman, President of the BC Government and
Service Employees' Union
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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The lack of secret ballot voting for blind voters.?
[2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Other
Author: Joyce Mainland
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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|
I urge the Citizens? Assembly to recommend an
MMP?system for BC. This system would result in better
political representation, allowing smaller parties to have seats in
the legislature. It would also increase voter turn-out. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jen Metcalfe
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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A proposal for: 1. An MMP Legislature; 2. Preferential
continuously transferable ballot for riding MLAs; 3. Separate
ballot for list MLAs; and 4. Fractional voting power for MLAs, once
elected, in the Legislature. [5 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Doug Morrison
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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|
'Overcoming the Tyranny or Dictatorship of the
Leader'? [3 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Doug Morrison
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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|
'A better alternative to MMP: Cross-Proportional Representation
(CPR)'? [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Chris Piantes
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
|
'Improving the Representation of Women by Organizing Voters into
Same-gender Ridings'? [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: David Potter
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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|
The advantages and disadvantages of a mixed member system with
multimember districts and top-up seats to achieve party
proportionality.? The top-up seats would be allocated to
the best losers of each party. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Martin Pratt
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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I urge the Citizens? Assembly to recommend an
MMP?system for BC. This system would result in better
political representation, allowing smaller parties to have seats in
the legislature. It would also increase voter turn-out. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gunter Retterath
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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I urge the Citizens? Assembly to recommend an
MMP?system for BC. This system would result in better
political representation, allowing smaller parties to have seats in
the legislature. It would also increase voter turn-out. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Zac Rothman
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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I urge the Citizens? Assembly to recommend an
MMP?system for BC. This system would result in better
political representation, allowing smaller parties to have seats in
the legislature. It would also increase voter turn-out. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ann-Marie Sleeman
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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I strongly support electoral reform.? I support a
Mixed Member Proportional electoral system of the options I have
seen so far.? I think MMP would restore voters
confidence and hope in democracy.? [2 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jessica Snider
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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A form of a representational voting system that allows me to
vote for my representative and a party would be a better system
than we have now.? [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Georg Stratemeyer
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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Commentary on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheets 4 and
5.? [7 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 13, 2004
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Proportional representation should not be adopted because
minority parties would manipulate the system.? If there
is any change, it should be to a preferential ballot [AV] to
demonstrate government majority support. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Electoral system no change
Author: Derek Hollis Jeffery
Date: Jul 12, 2004
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Effectively, under first past the post, I have no voice in
government. This is unjust and should be abolished. Put my vote
down for an MMP-style system of proportional representation in BC.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Arthur R Joyce
Date: Jul 12, 2004
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A PR-List electoral system requiring all parties to run candidates
in all 79 ridings.? Once a party vote has been made, a
voter much choose one candidate from each of the party
lists.? These choices determine the party list rankings.
[2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Adrian de Jong
Date: Jul 12, 2004
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A recommendation for MMP with AV?for constitutency
seats to deal with the two basic shortcomings of our present
system: the lack of representation and the lack of a majority vote
for elected representatives. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Professor Emeritus Hubert W King
Date: Jul 12, 2004
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Solutions are suggested for enhancing citizen participation in the
political process without making radical changes to the electoral
system. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system no change
Author: S Peter Lauman
Date: Jul 12, 2004
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'Informed Voters and Minority Interests'. A proposal for
improving voting structures, making sure voters are well informed,
and protecting the rights and interests of minorities through our
choice of electoral system. [5 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Antonio Loro
Date: Jul 12, 2004
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|
'Renewing Democracy in BC: Two Options'.?
Proportional representation and consensus government. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Eva Lyman
Date: Jul 12, 2004
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A Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) electoral system, which
combines single member electoral districts with a party vote list
system, is a better option than the current first past the post
system. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Philip Vernon
Date: Jul 12, 2004
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I have chosen the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system because
I value local priorities being heard and counted as well as
provincial seats being governed by a stronger diversity of party
representatives. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Natacha G Hyde
Date: Jul 12, 2004
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It is the party system that is at fault with modern day
elections.? The party controls who will be our
representatives and how they will vote.? We need MLAs to
represent our concerns and work for the good of BC. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system no change
Author: Don McLennan
Date: Jul 12, 2004
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I recommend that ballots include a "none of the above" [NOTA]
category, as well moving to a system of proprotional representation
[PR].? [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Keith Moen
Date: Jul 12, 2004
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|
I support a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] electoral
system.? I support 50% riding candidates & 50% party
list seats.??? In order to get
elected from a party list, each party must receive at least 5% of
the votes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jack C Smith
Date: Jul 12, 2004
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I believe the Mixed Member System [MMP]?offers a good
model -- it gives fair representation without being awkward or
unwieldy to use. It is one that could be explained to voters
easily. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marion Stoodley
Date: Jul 12, 2004
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|
Six recommendations for reforms needed to make Canada a
respectable modern democracy.? [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change, Minority representation
Author: Dr Carole Ann Brown
Date: Jul 12, 2004
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|
'Now it the Time for a Futile Gesture' (Mony Python). A
criticism of the current electoral system and
an?argument for proportional representation. [2
pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: M Burbidge
Date: Jul 12, 2004
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I hope you will recommend some form of proportional
representation [PR]. Under the current system, my vote counts for
very little and the number of MLAs elected bears no resemblance to
the wishes of the people. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Byers
Date: Jul 12, 2004
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|
I would like to see our province move to a proportional
representation [PR]?system of assigning members to the
BC Legislature. This would provide representation?for
voters of many parties and avoid 'winner takes all' representation.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kathleen Wagner
Date: Jul 11, 2004
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|
Any new electoral system must result in a broader representation
of opinion, regional interests, and political power in the
legislature. The power of political parties to control their
elected members must be reduced. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Grant Mitchell
Date: Jul 10, 2004
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|
My suggestion is to establish a number of seats that are
allocated after the election to better reflect the popular vote.
These seats could be additional to the current house or achieved by
increasing the size of the current ridings. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bob Crockett
Date: Jul 09, 2004
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|
I favour a Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] voting system
for British Columbia and hope, in the final analysis, you recommend
it.? I would also like to see a change for mandatory
voting just as Australia has. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rita Dawson
Date: Jul 09, 2004
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|
'The Electoral System in British Columbia'. A proposal for
preferential voting [AV] with?a small minority
of?members elected by proportional representation. [3
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joyce Fulford
Date: Jul 09, 2004
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|
Please carefully consider a partial proportional system with a
5% threshold before a party is eligible. I like the model of 50%
riding elected and 50% proportional according to a?party
list. We need more discussion of issues. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Arthur Van Wart
Date: Jul 09, 2004
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|
I suggest implementing a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
electoral system, which combines single member electoral districts
with a party vote list system.?[2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Caitlyn Vernon
Date: Jul 09, 2004
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|
An MMP electoral system will encourage me as a young voter to be
more interested & involved in the politics of this
province.?? The thought of greater voter
turnout & more involved citizens gives me hope for democracy in
BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Erin Griffiths
Date: Jul 09, 2004
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|
By giving each voter two votes (1 for their local electoral
district representative and 1 for the political party of their
choice) MMP retains local representation while allowing greater
proportional representation. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Patrick Mallet
Date: Jul 09, 2004
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|
I would like to state my support for some kind of proportional
representation [PR]. It would allow a more democratic projection of
the popular vote. It seems like some version that involves a
threshold would be required. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David McKee
Date: Jul 09, 2004
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|
I would like?to see BC develop a system like Germany has
[MMP].? The system should be province-wide, not
different from region to region.? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Patrick Adams
Date: Jul 09, 2004
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|
I am leaning towards some system of proportional representation
[PR].?I think that a more balanced, less party oriented,
less adversarial system will encourage a wider range of
personalities to want to run for office.?[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Carol Stockwell
Date: Jul 09, 2004
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|
The matter of governing in an open and transparent way may seem
an Olympic leap away from reality in a Canadian provincial
legislature. However, certain rules, like many in effect in US
state legislatures, may precipitate it. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Arthur Broomhall
Date: Jul 09, 2004
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|
My concern about the Citizens' Assembly is that it may be an
expensive piece of window dressing,?a carefully guided
sham consultation with the great unwashed public to simply avoid
the charge that the public hasn't been consulted. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Ms Jillian Tebbitt
Date: Jul 08, 2004
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I think the best system is MMP. And the best MMP system is one
with open lists and alternative voting for constituency seats. [1
page + links]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joe Kremer
Date: Jul 08, 2004
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I support a degree of proportional representation [MMP];
two-thirds of the seats in the legislature to continue to represent
constituencies. These could be elected by either
first-past-the-post or a majority system.?[2 pages]
Category:
Author: Michael Wyeth
Date: Jul 08, 2004
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A proprosal for expanding the Legislative Assembly and assigning
some additional seats to the unsuccessful candidates with the most
votes, and others to make the legislature reflect the share of
votes won by parties. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Aliza R. Panitz
Date: Jul 08, 2004
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Keep the same number of ridings. Any candidate receiving over
50% of votes in his/her riding would be elected. In other ridings,
MLAs would be selected from party representatives with the most
votes but based on proportionality. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: A. Edward Bowers
Date: Jul 08, 2004
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Commentary on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheet 2. [8
pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 08, 2004
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Commentary on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheet
3.? [4 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 08, 2004
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A?proposal involving a variation of the Preferential
Ballot system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Caviness
Date: Jul 07, 2004
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'Fairshare Voting Reform: Scotland's Campaign for Local
Democracy'? [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr James Gilmour
Date: Jul 07, 2004
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The mixed member proportional [MMP]?system is much
simpler and easier to explain than STV?and I think
voters will go for this kind of system. It works in New Zealand and
it will work here. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nikolas Cuff
Date: Jul 06, 2004
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A Mixed-member Proportional System that dispenses with the
undemocratic party-lists and treats Independent voters fairly as a
party grouping that includes equitable proportionality for gender
and other demographics. [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jen and Stephen Fisher-Bradley
Date: Jul 06, 2004
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First Nations should have regional electoral representation in
parliament. I have been been involved in negotiations with the
government and it is very clear there is a lack of voice for the
Aboriginal people of British Columbia. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change, Minority representation, Regional representation
Author: Darlene Glaim
Date: Jul 06, 2004
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Those who argue for proportional representation are not giving us
the whole picture.? They criticize the existing system
without considering its benefits and advocate PR without
considering its shortcomings. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Emeritus Professor Herbert Grubel
Date: Jul 06, 2004
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Representation by location does not represent the people's views
fully and limits the voter's choice.? BC needs a
modified system of proportional representation [PR] which prevents
big cities from dominating rural areas. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Chris Masterton
Date: Jul 06, 2004
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Preferential voting [AV]?should be adopted
for?BC coupled with the direct election of party
leaders.??This would address the concerns
of?British Columbians?without significant
change to the system that voters have become familiar with. [3
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Daniel Fontaine
Date: Jul 05, 2004
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Each riding has multiple representatives, whose voting power
reflects the PR distri |
