You Say No To 4 Year Terms
Monday, April 7, 2014 @ 3:55 AM
Prince George, B.C.- The legislation is in place, and this year, when you elect a municipal government in B.C. that government will be in place for four years.
That’s a full year longer than the current term.
While extending the term of office was a request from the Union of B.C. Municipalities, we wanted to know what your thoughts are on the move.
From the results of our non scientific opinion poll, this is not something you support.
We asked the question:
“Are you in favour of 4 year terms for municipal government?”
Only 24.2% (225) said Yes, while 75.8% (704) said No.
Despite your displeasure with the length of office, that is exactly what will happen when you cast your ballot this November.
Comments
To bad the people we vote in ignore us once they get into office.
This is about politicians rewarding politicians and further separating the democratic process of accountability from their actions of unaccountability. It favors the insiders and those with the money to bend politics behind closed doors. Its a step backwards for democracy.
Going to four year terms was originally suggested by the Provincial Government about four year ago. The suggestion was turned down by the Union of BC Municipalities. A few years later the BC Municipalities asked for 4 year terms and the Government said NO. Finally the Government (this year) brought in four year terms.
With that kind of a track record one doubts that there was some kind of a conspiracy going on. More likely it is just another example of the Provincial Government and Municipalities not knowing what the hell they are doing.
With four year terms we had better ensure that we elect good politicians, and not just a bunch of baby kissers.
elect good politicians… less of all evils is more like it.
4 years wouldn’t work when most want to throw them out a month after they’re elected.
In Prince George we have started to vote someone out, not someone in.. And look where that got us.. Imagine if we where stuck with green for four years. I cringe at the debt we are in. Ow, let alone would be in with her massive incompetance for four years.
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