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The Voters Not Politicians Platform

Article 1, Section 1 of the Michigan constitution reads: “All political power is inherent in the people.”

This basic principle that ultimate power resides in the people is the foundation of our mission at Voters Not Politicians.  

Voters Not Politicians defends and promotes policies that strengthen democracy. Michigan’s government must truly represent the will of the people, all votes must count equally, and all voices must be heard. Our representatives must not be unduly influenced by lobbyists or special interests or motivated by personal gain.

Our platform supports:

Free and Fair Elections Expand
  • Votes that count equally, where no one is advantaged or disadvantaged because of who they are or where they live
  • Fair, impartial and transparent redistricting by an independent commission
  • Inclusive and accessible voting systems and policies
Direct Democracy Expand
  • Protection of the people’s right to engage in the initiative and referendum process
Ethics, Transparency, and Accountability in Government Expand
  • Smart term limits that give the lawmakers we elect time to learn the procedural aspects of governing, to develop policy expertise, and to build trusted relationships with colleagues, so they can serve voters effectively
  • Rules governing “lame duck” to prevent outgoing, unaccountable lawmakers from cramming through extreme legislation 
  • Close the “revolving door” between government and lobbying firms
  • Public access to government records
  • Public financial disclosures by elected officials
  • Strong conflicts of interest rules and an independent body to enforce them
Ending the Corruptive Influence of Money in Politics Expand
  • The influx of money in politics is plaguing our state's democracy. Our elected officials should serve the voters, not their big donors.
An Independent Judiciary Expand
  • The Judicial branch of government must be independent and impartial from influence by private interests or partisan interests.

Voters Not Politicians is leading the effort to engage with state legislators to pass good-governance reforms to protect voting rights, strengthen our democracy, and ensure political power remains in the hands of the voters.

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Anti-corruption

Michigan ranks dead last in government transparency and accountability. Michigan’s ethical standards for state officials are notoriously low. The time has come to raise them and adopt new standards to restore the integrity of our state government in Lansing. The only way we can change this is through laws that pull back the curtain so people can hold politicians accountable.

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Campaign Finance Reform

Michigan voters know that special interest and foreign money in politics takes political power out of the hands of the people and instead fuels the power and influence of special interest groups with hidden agendas. We need to advance campaign finance reform to tackle the corruptive influence of dark and special interest money in Michigan.

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Free and Fair Elections

Michigan voters should be able to exercise their constitutional right to vote without the need to overcome barriers. Voters Not Politicians is working to ensure laws are passed to support new voting rights established by Proposal 22-2. In addition, we are advocating for additional clerk funding so local election workers have the resources they need to implement 9 days of early voting.

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Gerrymandering Reform

Holding elected officials accountable at the ballot box is only possible in fair districts. Ending prison gerrymandering and enacting county-level gerrymandering reform would ensure that every election district in the state truly represents the people.

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(517) 225 1812

PO Box 16180, Lansing, MI 48901

info@votersnotpoliticians.com

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Voters Not Politicians is a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to strengthening democracy in Michigan by engaging citizens in projects and initiatives across the state.