The People’s Governance Act

A New Vision for Direct Democracy

Why Change the System?

The traditional two-house representative system is outdated, inefficient, and often unresponsive to the taxpayers who fund it. Elected officials:

• Do not always reflect the will of the people due to political influence.
• Are disconnected from taxpayers, making financial decisions that impact businesses and individuals unfairly.
• Create laws without direct voter input, leading to policies that do not serve the majority’s interests.

By transitioning to a citizen-led referendum system, we can return power directly to the people who fund the government—taxpayers and residents.

The New Governance Model

Instead of elected representatives, Virginia will adopt a hybrid direct democracy system with two governing bodies:

1. 🏛 The Taxpayer Commission

• A non-legislative advisory body composed of taxpaying Virginians—businesses (small & large), wage earners, and independent workers.
• Purpose: To draft and review proposed laws and budgets before they go to a citizen vote.

2. 🗳 The Citizen Senate

• This is Virginia’s new chamber of direct lawmaking.
• Every eligible and willing Virginian casts a secure vote—every quarter—on laws, budgets, and major decisions.

How it works:

• Proposals from the Taxpayer Commission go to ballot.
• Citizens vote directly via secure online system.
• Majority vote determines the outcome—no middlemen, no lobbyists.

This is not symbolic. This is self-government in real time.

Safeguards & Constitutional Compliance

This system keeps Virginia in compliance with democratic principles while increasing taxpayer control. Key features include:

✅ One Person, One Vote

• All Virginia residents retain equal voting rights in referendums.
• The Taxpayer Commission advises but does not vote on laws, ensuring compliance with the 14th Amendment and Equal Protection Clause.

✅ Voter-Initiated Legislation

• Any tax paying Virginia citizen can propose new laws via petition.
• If a proposal gets a threshold of signatures, it goes to a referendum.

✅ Online Voting

• A blockchain-secured online voting system allows secure and transparent participation with convenience.

✅ Business & Economic Oversight Without Legislative Power

• Businesses have advisory input through the Taxpayer Commission, but do not hold direct legislative power—preventing legal challenges.

✅ Checks & Balances

• The Governor retains veto power, but vetoes can be overturned by a supermajority of voters.

Plan of Implementation

Start With Influence, Grow to Authority
Initially, the votes are advisory, but once enough Virginians participate, it builds momentum.
And when the public speaks clearly, the politicians have to listen.

Long-term?

We push for a constitutional amendment to make your votes binding law.

This Isn’t Fantasy. It’s Digital Town Hall.

Cities across the U.S. already use participatory budgeting. The tech is there. The law allows for public commissions and referendums. What’s missing? Political will.

That’s where you come in.

Let’s build a system that reflects us. Let’s make democracy functional again. Let’s take back what should’ve been ours all along.

Benefits of This System

🔹 More Responsive Governance – Laws reflect the actual will of the people.
🔹 Eliminates Corruption – No more lobbyist-controlled politicians.
🔹 Empowers Taxpayers – Those funding the government have a voice in policymaking.
🔹 Promotes Economic Responsibility – The Taxpayer Senate ensures fiscally sound laws.
🔹 Encourages Civic Engagement – People participate directly in lawmaking.

Call to Action

This is a revolutionary shift in governance, but one that reflects the original democratic ideals of self-rule. Politicians serve themselves; direct democracy serves the people.

📢 Join the movement. Sign the petition. Vote for a future where your voice truly matters.