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Submission NEALE-0646 (Online)

Submission By Tina Neale
AddressVancouver, BC,
Organization
Date20040616
CategoryElectoral system change
Abstract
Mixed proportional representation [MMP] offers better representation, better democracy and a voice for all citizens.  [1 page]

Submission Content
I favour a system of mixed proportional representation [MMP] for British Columbia. I belive this electoral system would result in a legislature that: reflects the diversity of BC's population, ensures elected representatives are more accountable to the electorate, and encourages all voters to participate in elections. This electoral system balances the local representation of the current constituency-based system with the one-vote-one-voice philosophy of true proportional representation. By casting one vote for a constituency representative and one for an at-large candidate, each voter will have influence at both the local and provincial levels. The at-large vote will provide a true voice for British Columbians in the legislature with representatives of each party according to the number of votes each received. Political parties will therefore be more inclined to listen to all British Columbians and form policies accordingly.

Mixed proportional representation offers better representation, better democracy and a voice for all citizens.

Thank you for this opportunity.

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