Office of ZuWo - Fresh start in the Pacific!

[ZuWo]

This shall serve as my new office thread. After having recovered from a bruising gubernatorial campaign I have decided to return to the political stage. I will announce my candidacy for a regional office fairly soon.

On an unrelated note, if you still haven't voted in the ongoing election for Senate please do so at the next possible moment! I especially recommend you to cast your vote for my fellow Federalists Spamage and Hagrid as well as the three Mideasterners in the race, Mr. X, Snowstalker and Franzl.

I'm looking forward to many entertaining weeks,

ZuWo

[CLARENCE 2015!]

Wonderful to have you back, my friend!
Here is an office-warming gift...

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Welcome back

[ZuWo]

Thank you all! I especially appreciate your contribution, Clarence.

[ZuWo]

I have decided to run for Mideast Assembly in January. The regional Assembly is where my time in Atlasia started, and I'd be more than glad to serve the Mideast as a regional legislator again. My political platform will follow soon.

I also congratulate all the elected Senators on their success.

[tmthforu94]

You have my endorsement!

[ZuWo]

That's fantastic news. Let me be the first to endorse you!

You have my endorsement!

ENDORSED!!!!

Thank you very much!

[ZuWo]

In the next weeks up to the election I will make a list of the basic facts on my record in Atlasia. This list will include

1. My electoral history
2. Legislation that I sponsored
3. An outline of my political beliefs

This way, I hope newer citizens can get a good impression of my candidacy and my stances.

1. Electoral History

Mideast Assembly

July 2011: Appointed by Governor A-Bob
July 2011: Elected to a first full term
September 2011: Re-elected
November 2011: Re-elected
January 2012: Re-elected
March 2012: Re-elected

Mideast Governor

May 2012: Elected (no opponent)
September 2012: Defeated by Tmthforu94

President

February 2012: Defeated on the last count by Polnut/Tmthforu94 (running mate: Jbrase)

[TJ in Oregon]

Endorsed!

And welcome back.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I heartily endorse you!

[Oldiesfreak1854]

Welcome back!  I wholeheartedly endorse you for the Assembly and hope to join you after the next election!  (That is, if I decide to run again.)

[ZuWo]

2. Legislative Record

Here's a list of bills I sponsored during my first stint as regional legislator and that were passed and signed into law.

- Amendment to the Mideast Abortion Statute II

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=139408.0

- Keep our Region Clean and Safe From Vandalism Act

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=144518.0

- New Mideast Marijuana Taxation Act

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=145238.0

- Smaller Assembly Amendment

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=146350.0

- Mideast Welfare Drug Screening

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=148241.0

- Car Safety Act

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=150082.0

- Questioning the Power Act

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=151526.0

- Establishment of the Mideast Food Safety and Inspection Service

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=152402.0

[ZuWo]

I'd also like to thank TJ, Inks and Oldiesfreak for their support.

Up next: A list of bills/amendments I introduced as Governor.

[ZuWo]

2. Legislative Record (continued)

- Repeal of Outdated and Unenforceable Acts

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=154480.0

- Miscellaneous Act

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=155297.0

- Revised Amendment of the Mideast Sex Crime Statute

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=156703.0

- Amendment of the Mideast Time of Alcohol Sales Statute

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=156704.0

[ZuWo]

First of all, I hope everyone has had two wonderful Christmas days (or simply a nice holiday for those who don't celebrate Christmas).

While New Year's Eve is still ahead of us and the days of festivities are not quite over yet, I want to take a moment to outline some of my priorities for the next term in the Mideast Assembly (that is, if you elect me ). Throughout the campaign I will try to add more to this list and talk about my stances in greater detail.

For now, let me present you with three of my aims as Mideast Assemblyman. Concretely, it will be my goal to ...

• ... protect the lives of the unborn
• ... amend the regional gun laws (I think the current regional statute on guns (see the Mideast Firearm Safety Act) are very advanced. However, I want to restrict the possession and use of firearms even more; I'm thinking of a combination of additional restrictions and voluntary measures.)
  
• ... pass an adapted version of the Common Courtesy While Driving Act, which will consider reservations about any infringement on personal liberty.

[Franzl]

Just wanted to drop by and tell you I'm currently enjoying your lovely canton of Wallis

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

We may disagree on gun rights ZuWo but on the most important things we do agree. With that I give you my endorsement for second preference. Its good to see you back.

With that I take my leave till Janurary 1. Time to enjoy the Onething Conference (webstream and in person)

[Supersonic]

You have my moral endorsement ZuWo!

[ZuWo]

Just wanted to drop by and tell you I'm currently enjoying your lovely canton of Wallis

That must be awesome - for you, since you can enjoy the sight of beautiful mountains and some snow, and for the local tourism industry, which struggles enormously with a decreasing number of tourists from Europe due to to weak euro and the strong Swiss franc. Enjoy your trip!

We may disagree on gun rights ZuWo but on the most important things we do agree. With that I give you my endorsement for second preference. Its good to see you back.

With that I take my leave till Janurary 1. Time to enjoy the Onething Conference (webstream and in person)

You have my moral endorsement ZuWo!

Many thanks to both of you!  

[Franzl]

Just wanted to drop by and tell you I'm currently enjoying your lovely canton of Wallis

That must be awesome - for you, since you can enjoy the sight of beautiful mountains and some snow, and for the local tourism industry, which struggles enormously with a decreasing number of tourists from Europe due to to weak euro and the strong Swiss franc. Enjoy your trip!

I'm not at all amused about prices for a lot of things when I think about the €-conversion...

[HagridOfTheDeep]

If it's worth anything in a Mideast election, you (of course) have my endorsement.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Endorsed. It may be too soon, but you've done quite well for yourself here and I see no reason to stop you.

[ZuWo]

If it's worth anything in a Mideast election, you (of course) have my endorsement.

Endorsed. It may be too soon, but you've done quite well for yourself here and I see no reason to stop you.

Nothing against your endorsement, Hagrid, but Cathcon's endorsement is worth a bit more (I guess you can understand why).

Anyway, thanks very much to both of you!

[ZuWo]

Stance on three regional amendments

I support the Mideastern Budget Amendment with a clause that specifies that the budget may not exceed 110% of the revenue. In my opinion, regional legislators must act responsibly when it comes to spending the money of the hardworking citizens of the Mideast. Also, for the sake of future generations we cannot afford to amass huge debts, and for this purpose such a clause is a necessary and helpful tool.

After some consideration, I oppose the Assembly Expansion Amendment. I believe a 5-member Assembly is the best solution for our current activity levels. My main reasoning is that a 5-member Assembly guarantees competitive elections while I doubt that a 7-member Assembly with 9 candidates is equally competitive because almost every candidate is elected in such a scenario.

I also oppose the Re-Establishment of a Lieutenant Governor Amendment since it's not clear to me how useful such an office is; depending on the final text of such an amendment a future Lieutenant Governor will either take away certain duties of the Governor and weaken the executive branch or become more of a symbolic character that no one cares about. The current situation with the Governor who is in charge of the executive branch and the Speaker who takes over his job if the office of Governor is vacant seems like the best solution to me.

[ZuWo]

Further plans

If elected Assemblyman, I will not only introduce a moderate amendment to our current gun laws but I am also planning to find ways to add further regulations on the prostitution industry. I consider prostitution an inhumane practice, but due to federal statute it is not possible to ban prostitution in the Mideast. Indeed, this must be accepted even if the example of Sweden, where it is illegal to buy sexual services, clearly demonstrates that such a ban has its place in a modern, progressive society.