Submission EGAN-1415 (Online)
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Submission By | Michael Egan |
Address | Cranbrook, BC, |
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Date | 20040826 |
Category | Electoral system no change, Regional representation |
Abstract
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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]
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Submission Content
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The problem with proportional
representation [PR} is that these
representatives do not answer to the public, but to their
party. They have no riding to hold them
accountable. Their purpose will be to advance the party
agenda, not the agenda of any particular riding.
There is the additional danger that the Lower Mainland region will
get a larger portion of any proportional representatives due to the
larger population in that area.
If we have to have proportional representation 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.
Voters would have a second ballot as which party they would like
their proportional representatives to come from.
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