Submission DESJARDINS-0042 (Online)
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| Submission By | Louis Desjardins |
| Address | Belleville, ON, Canada |
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| Date | 20040102 |
| Category | Democratic elections, Electoral system change, Link/reference to other resources, Other |
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Abstract
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Three reforms to the electoral system should be adopted: a
preferential ballot; six year terms for MLAs; and staggered terms
so that a third of the members are elected every two
years. [1 page]
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Submission Content
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The best way to improve elections, and in so doing improve our
democracy, is to institute three reforms.
The first is the preferential ballot, which would ensure that each
member of a legislative assembly was supported by a majority of
electors who voted in their riding.
The second is to elect each member for a six year term. This would
encourage more and better people to take the risks involved in
seeking office, and would make members more independent from the
influence of their party leadership.
The third is to have one third of the seats contested every two
years. This would make government much more accountable than it is
today, when voters have to wait up to five years to effect
change.
Additional details can be found in the link to the
webpage below.
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