Submission VOGT-0658 (Online)

Mixed proportional representation [MMP] appears to me the best alternative to what currently serves us so poorly, particularly if more seats could be added to prevent northern ridings from becoming unmanageably large. [1 page]

I am very concerned by the polarization encouraged by the current political system. Ruling parties feel they have no obligations except to those who voted specifically for them. With limited oppositions, vast numbers of people in the province have no one who speaks for them. I am fed up with polarization and governments who feel they can run roughshod. No wonder so many young people opt not to take part in our current system.

Of the major contending alternatives, I am concerned by the STV model. As a resident of northern BC I am concerned that it fails to serve sparsely settled areas. Mixed proportional representation [MMP] appears to me the best alternative to what currently serves us so poorly. It is unfortunate that the Assembly mandate does not permit adding additional ridings as I think the province would be best served with a mixed proportional system which was able to add additional seats in order to prevent northern ridings from becoming unmanageably large.