As part of our plan to bring in transparent government that truly
partners with the people, the BC Conservative Party is piloting a smart phone
app. This app will allow an honest 2-way conversation detailing what government
is doing for the people and inviting input from the people as to what they
expect from their government.
I had the privilege of releasing this on Friday (Jan 18, 2013)
during a press conference that was also live streamed to the internet. The following links will take you to the content
of that conference where you can judge its value for yourself.
Victoria In Your
Hands - Part 1 (presentation)
This is about 6 minutes long and gives the context into
which we are releasing this app.
Victoria In Your
Hands - Part 2 (demo)
This is about 13 minutes long and shows how the app will
bring transparent government and will open up an ongoing 2-way dialogue between
the voters and their representatives. This is how government should work in the
21st century.
Victoria In Your
Hands - Part 3 (questions/answers)
This is about 8 minutes long and just covers questions that
were asked after the presentation.
The BC Conservative Party is committed to using all the
tools at our disposal to shine a light on our government and to hold them to
account for the people of BC. We challenge
every other party and candidate to show their constituents how they will do the
same. Voter confidence is at a shameful
low in our province due to 2 decades of scandals and breach of trust. Right
now, our current government is increasing tax payer debt just to fight the
Auditor General in court so that they will not have to submit to public
scrutiny. THIS MUST STOP!
I encourage all those who do not vote due to a belief that
all parties are the same and looking out only for themselves: Review this app
and see if you don’t agree that it is a chance to change the system. Get
involved one more time and demand that your candidates show what they are
willing to do. Then vote for a new kind of government. We can change the
system!
This app will:
·
Connect voters to their representatives.
·
Allow ad hoc ‘referendums’ on any topic at any
time.
While these are not binding, they will be a matter of public record that the MLA will have to stand on in the next election.
While these are not binding, they will be a matter of public record that the MLA will have to stand on in the next election.
·
Document exactly how MLAs have voted throughout
their term.
Again, this becomes a simple access point to information for the voters.
Again, this becomes a simple access point to information for the voters.
·
Document MLA use (or misuse) of public funds
·
And much more – download it and check it out.
The intent is not to replace public forums but to identify
where they are needed and allow more focused discussion on the issues that
concern the public. It will take power away from parties and give it to the
voters and it will allow everyone’s voice to be heard between elections.
True leaders are not afraid of being transparent and
listening to the people they are serving.
The BC Conservative Party is showing their leadership with this app and
other party policies. Only time will tell what other parties are willing to do.
