Northeast Assembly Thread

[Ѕenator Αverroës]

Thank you for resigning, Pyrofox. While I'm convinced that it was the right action for you to take, I do hope that you'll return when your schedule permits.

I'll announce a special election before the day's end.

EDIT: As Mondale has made several posts since I called for his resignation, I won't petition for his recall at this time.

[Senator Napoleon]

I invite the members of this body to attend my open press conference.

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

Northeast Speaker

[X] Winfield

[Cincinnatus]

FTR, I didn't feel I should partake in this vote, as I was appointed in the middle of it.  Of course, Winfield is an excellent choice

[mondale84]

Northeast Speaker

[X] Winfield

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

Technically, the time expired, but Simfan is not here at the moment, so let's just anoint Winfield as Speaker.

*confetti*.

[Simfan34]

I am pleased to announce that Winfield has been elected Speaker. The Keystone Phil legacy lives on. I am also pleased to announce I have arrived in Nyman just a few hours ago and am resting at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. (Really.) I am also pleased I am able to conduct the Assembly's affairs remotely before I depart for Addis Ababa on Monday.

[LINCOLN REPUBLICAN]

Winfield has done a good job in every office, and assisting my administration overseas and I support him for Speaker. Good luck Winfield!

Thank you Mr. President.  I very much appreciate your kind words and your vote of confidence.

[LINCOLN REPUBLICAN]

I am pleased to announce that Winfield has been elected Speaker. The Keystone Phil legacy lives on. I am also pleased to announce I have arrived in Nyman just a few hours ago and am resting at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. (Really.) I am also pleased I am able to conduct the Assembly's affairs remotely before I depart for Addis Ababa on Monday.

Don't you mean The Winfield Legacy? 

[LINCOLN REPUBLICAN]

FTR, I didn't feel I should partake in this vote, as I was appointed in the middle of it.  Of course, Winfield is an excellent choice

Thank you very much Cincinnatus.  Although I am sure I will never measure up to the outstanding performance you had as Speaker.

[Cincinnatus]

FTR, I didn't feel I should partake in this vote, as I was appointed in the middle of it.  Of course, Winfield is an excellent choice

Thank you very much Cincinnatus.  Although I am sure I will never measure up to the outstanding performance you had as Speaker.

Thank you.  As always, if you have any questions, feel free to message me.

[LINCOLN REPUBLICAN]

As Speaker Simfan's resignation as Speaker takes place August 6, 2012, that is when I will assume the office of Speaker.

Thank you to the President, Assembly members, the Governor, and all the others who have voiced their support.

I did not participate in the vote as I felt it appropriate that this decision be left up to the other members of the Assembly.

[Simfan34]

I am pleased to announce that Winfield has been elected Speaker. The Keystone Phil legacy lives on. I am also pleased to announce I have arrived in Nyman just a few hours ago and am resting at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. (Really.) I am also pleased I am able to conduct the Assembly's affairs remotely before I depart for Addis Ababa on Monday.

Don't you mean The Winfield Legacy? 

Well I thought it would work the other way around for this one.

[mondale84]

President Napoleon has forwarded me an interesting idea for tax legislation for the region.

Fair Property Tax and Homeowner Relief Initiative

After 31 December 2012, property tax on real estate shall be assessed without taking into consideration the value of any improvements built upon it. This initiative shall not be interpreted as requiring that factors other than total area such as location, grade, water or mineral rights, etc. not be considered on determining the assessed value of the land for purposes of property tax.

I believe that this idea has merit and the assembly should consider revisions to the tax code. The above initiative would spur job creation by encouraging improvements to existing real estate.

[Ѕenator Αverroës]

I introduced a land value tax in the most recent budget. A land value tax is a tax on the unimproved value of land.The Northeast has no real property tax.

[Senator Napoleon]

I introduced a land value tax in the most recent budget. A land value tax is a tax on the unimproved value of land.The Northeast has no real property tax.

There is at the local level, I believe.

[Ѕenator Αverroës]

I introduced a land value tax in the most recent budget. A land value tax is a tax on the unimproved value of land.The Northeast has no real property tax.

There is at the local level, I believe.

Ah, the legislation should specify that this is the case. With that (minor) amendment, this proposal has my endorsement.

EDIT: I've re-posted the bill in the Legislation Introduction Thread.

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

I think the special election is over...

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

No one's doing anything except Winfield, Funk, and I

Mondale! Simfan! Where are you?

[Ѕenator Αverroës]

Simfan is still vacationing in Ethiopia.

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

Simfan is still vacationing in Ethiopia.

Ah, yes, I remember that now.

[mondale84]

I thought the legislative session had closed since we were told no more bills could be brought forward.

[LINCOLN REPUBLICAN]

Simfan is still vacationing in Ethiopia.

Ah, yes, I remember that now.

Fact finding mission for the Department of External Affairs.

[LINCOLN REPUBLICAN]

I thought the legislative session had closed since we were told no more bills could be brought forward.

Since the elections begin this Friday, I felt it prudent not to bring forward any new bills, as debate time would be too limited to do justice to any piece of proposed legislation. 

It is better that the new members of the Assembly deal with any legislation beyond the Job Creation and Infrastructure Renewal Act and the Safe Walking Act.

But you are certainly free to discuss any matters of concern to you in this, the Northeast Assembly Thread, in preparation for the new Assembly to be elected this weekend.       

[LINCOLN REPUBLICAN]

Before I exit Northeast Atlasian politics, I wish to apologize for bringing the other part of the forum into the fantasy board.

I had stated previously on the fantasy board that Representative Jones had called for me to be banned from the forum on the 2012 board, which is true.  However, that is not something that is relevant to the fantasy board, nor should I have been discussing that on the fantasy board. 

I apologize to Representative Jones and to the fantasy board for discussing this in the fantasy forum.