Submission BRUIGER-0316 (Online)

I support electoral reform, in favour of proportional representation. Most modern democracies now use some form of PR. I would also argue in favour of some tiered system of neighborhoods or cantons with 'town hall' meetings. [1 page]

I am writing to support electoral reform, in favour of proportional representation. Most modern democracies now use some form of PR, and by now there is considerable literature comparing the merits of various systems of PR. I would also argue in favour of some tiered system of neighborhoods or cantons, whereby a small group of people (say 100 or less) could have a "town hall" type of meeting with a representative to a larger assembly who is in regular direct contact with members of parliament or legislative assemblies. A system, in other words, to ensure accountability through personal contact with constituencies or their intermediary representatives. Such positions could be elected but volunteer. Thanks for your attention.