[b]In-Game Name (SA:MP):[/b]
[b]Timezone:[/b]
[b]Position applied for:[/b]
[b]How active are you in-game?:[/b]
[b]Do you understand and agree to follow all ELECOM rules and regulations?:[/b]
[b]Why do you want to join the ELECOM (or its Staff)?:[/b]
In-Game Name (SA:MP): Mike_Collin
Timezone: GMT+ 5:30(Indian Standard Time)
Position applied for: Commissioner
How active are you in-game?: My activity is pretty good in-game. Online hours being ~100 this month (although it isn't activity, but can be supportive).
Do you understand and agree to follow all ELECOM rules and regulations?: Yes, I do understand and agree to follow all ELECOM rules and regulations.
Why do you want to join the ELECOM (or its Staff)?: I want to join the Election Commission (ELECOM) so as to contribute in the safe and proper completion of the upcoming elections and moreover, to help enforce the election laws and regulations.
In-Game Name (SA:MP): Gruia_Collin
Timezone: GMT + 2 (EET)
Position applied for: Commissioner
How active are you in-game?: I have not been active for the past 2 weeks, but my activity should go up from now on.
Do you understand and agree to follow all ELECOM rules and regulations?: Yes, I do.
Why do you want to join the ELECOM (or its Staff)?: I would like to join the ELECOM in order to make sure that the elections happen without any fraudulent activity. If the people vote, they must get what they vote for. Fair and simple. There should be no trickery, withcraft, shenanigans-you name it! when it comes to the votes of the people.
(https://i.imgur.com/poZbiAu.png)Notice of ViolationRescinded (Aug. 27)
First, the Elections Commission (ELECOM) wishes to remind everyone of the following prohibition as specified under the Election Guidelines:General Guidelines:
- All forms of of direct or indirect bribery, vote-buying, vote-selling, vote manipulation, and election fraud are forbidden under State Law.
Second, the ELECOM follows the following definition of vote-buying and vote-selling:Quote from: DefinitionVote-buying and Vote-selling — The act of giving, offering, soliciting, or receiving anything of value, including but not limited to money, property, promises of office or employment, offers to make a direct or indirect expenditure or cause one to be made, towards any person, group, institution, or other entity in order to induce anyone or the public in general to vote for or against any candidate during an election or an aspirant to the nomination of a political party, or to withhold their vote therefor.
Third, the ELECOM sitting en banc, in line with its mandate to implement and enforce election laws, rules that:
- The act of conducting a Raffle itself does not constitute vote-buying, provided that any raffle and its prizes do not induce people to vote for/against any candidate/political party.
- Announcing and/or offering material goods however, including in the form of raffle prizes, in connection with and/or on the basis of a candidate's candidacy does constitute vote-buying.
Fourth, Shafted Engines Workshop & Chopshop is hereby ordered, in line with the above, to cease and desist from mentioning Mr. Charles Kolta as "Mayor Candidate" in connection with the Raffle and its prizes. The Event/Raffle itself — including Mr. Kolta's sponsorship/partnership and credit for doing so — may proceed as long as the giving of prizes is NOT connected to or based on his candidacy for Mayor.
Finally, the ELECOM upholds the rights of citizens to vote and express themselves freely, including endorsing, supporting, and partnering with their preferred candidates, provided that the exercise of their rights is done within the law.
For any questions or clarifications, you may reach out to us.Ordered on this 27th day of August 2021,
Hon. "Chairman" JDC
Chairperson
Commissioner
Commissioner
First, the Elections Commission (ELECOM) wishes to remind everyone of the following prohibition as specified under the Election Guidelines:General Guidelines:
- All forms of of direct or indirect bribery, vote-buying, vote-selling, vote manipulation, and election fraud are forbidden under State Law.
Second, the ELECOM follows the following definition of vote-buying and vote-selling:Quote from: DefinitionVote-buying and Vote-selling — The act of giving, offering, soliciting, or receiving anything of value, including but not limited to money, property, promises of office or employment, offers to make a direct or indirect expenditure or cause one to be made, towards any person, group, institution, or other entity in order to induce anyone or the public in general to vote for or against any candidate during an election or an aspirant to the nomination of a political party, or to withhold their vote therefor.
Shafted Engines offers you a variety of services that you'll be able to find below with NO EXTRA FEES included!
Quality performance equipment is imported from over-seas while vehicle modification parts and styling parts are hand-crafted by the store.
This store will bring you different sponsored events where you're gonna be able to win crazy prizes!
SanVision Times[NEWS] l [ENTERTAINMENT] l [SPORT] l [CULTURE] l [POLITICS] l [LIFESTYLE] l [PEOPLE](https://i.imgur.com/TfPt8Gg.jpg)
CHARLES D. KOLTA CONDUCTS OPEN AIR CAMPAIGN NEAR FORT CARSON TOWNHALL
By Edward Wilson / August 25, 2021.Topic: Politics l Region: Fort Carson l Tags: ELECOM, ELECTIONS, FORT CARSON, SAPDLeroy_Kolta :
And now for the exciting part of the evening, I am excited to announce that we will be having a Vehicle Showcase very soon hosted by... Foreigners in partnership with Shafted Engines, who will be raffling off a vehicle!
Shafted Engines has been a key economic partner to Fort Carson and we are excited for this event!
We embrace business opportunities for the greater good for Carson that can provide job opportunities for you, the people of Fort Carson!
Third, the ELECOM sitting en banc, in line with its mandate to implement and enforce election laws, rules that:
- The act of conducting a Raffle itself does not constitute vote-buying, provided that any raffle and its prizes do not induce people to vote for/against any candidate/political party.
- Announcing and/or offering material goods however, including in the form of raffle prizes, in connection with and/or on the basis of a candidate's candidacy does constitute vote-buying.
Associates, partners and supporters!
From the very first moment that Mr. Charles D. Kolta has decided to run for mayor elections for this year and we have dedicated our time to find associates and partners in all life aspects. We believe as many others do that the team work is a great factor for a successful society. A team work between all of those who have inspiration, ambition, and plans for a brighter future of their home town, Fort Carson! Since then, Mr. Charles D. Kolta has signed in contracts with local organizations and businesses for social and financial support. We would like to use this chance to thank all of our associates and partners! We would like to also invite local organizations and groups who wish to support us and be involved in our plans for the future of Fort Carson to reach to us at The Kolta Family's headquarters to meet and discuss the possibility of a partnership.(https://i.imgur.com/BV42Arm.png)(https://i.imgur.com/bP8uJTr.png)
Shafted Engines offers you a variety of services that you'll be able to find in their official site with NO EXTRA FEES included!
Quality performance equipment is imported from over-seas while vehicle modification parts and styling parts are hand-crafted by the store.
This store will bring you different sponsored events where you're gonna be able to win crazy prizes!
Shafted Engines as well as The Foreigners have already expressed their public support for Charles D. Kolta and his political movement for the mayoral chair of Fort Carson.
Fourth, Shafted Engines Workshop & Chopshop is hereby ordered, in line with the above, to cease and desist from mentioning Mr. Charles Kolta as "Mayor Candidate" in connection with the Raffle and its prizes. The Event/Raffle itself — including Mr. Kolta's sponsorship/partnership and credit for doing so — may proceed as long as the giving of prizes is NOT connected to or based on his candidacy for Mayor.
From: FCF Political Movement & AssociatesTo: Elections Commission (ELECOM)First, the Elections Commission (ELECOM) wishes to remind everyone of the following prohibition as specified under the Election Guidelines:General Guidelines:
- All forms of of direct or indirect bribery, vote-buying, vote-selling, vote manipulation, and election fraud are forbidden under State Law.
Second, the ELECOM follows the following definition of vote-buying and vote-selling:Quote from: DefinitionVote-buying and Vote-selling — The act of giving, offering, soliciting, or receiving anything of value, including but not limited to money, property, promises of office or employment, offers to make a direct or indirect expenditure or cause one to be made, towards any person, group, institution, or other entity in order to induce anyone or the public in general to vote for or against any candidate during an election or an aspirant to the nomination of a political party, or to withhold their vote therefor.
Our political movement (soon to become an autonomous party) shares the same concept and/or definitions and wants to clarify that there has not been a case of violation of the guidelines addresed by ELECOM's original reply.
Shafted Engines (https://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=128413.0) is a business that has been firstly founded in the state of San Andreas for nearly two years and has been an independent force of the state since its inception. Judging by ELECOM issuing this notice of violation, we presume they took the time to read the group's description which clearly states the following;Shafted Engines offers you a variety of services that you'll be able to find below with NO EXTRA FEES included!
Quality performance equipment is imported from over-seas while vehicle modification parts and styling parts are hand-crafted by the store.
This store will bring you different sponsored events where you're gonna be able to win crazy prizes!
With that being highlighted, we believe that its pretty evident that Shafted Engines have been hosting events of similar kind way before the recent mayoral elections took place. In addition, during our recent campaign it was made pretty loud and clear that it's the group (Shafted Engines - Workshop & Chopshop) hosting the event and whole purpose of us being involved in the first place, was strictly for advertising purposes for the said event to be populated and embraced by the audience in attendance.
Sources:(https://i.imgur.com/GRCo1es.png)SanVision Times[NEWS] l [ENTERTAINMENT] l [SPORT] l [CULTURE] l [POLITICS] l [LIFESTYLE] l [PEOPLE](https://i.imgur.com/TfPt8Gg.jpg)
CHARLES D. KOLTA CONDUCTS OPEN AIR CAMPAIGN NEAR FORT CARSON TOWNHALL
By Edward Wilson / August 25, 2021.Topic: Politics l Region: Fort Carson l Tags: ELECOM, ELECTIONS, FORT CARSON, SAPDLeroy_Kolta :
And now for the exciting part of the evening, I am excited to announce that we will be having a Vehicle Showcase very soon hosted by... Foreigners in partnership with Shafted Engines, who will be raffling off a vehicle!
Shafted Engines has been a key economic partner to Fort Carson and we are excited for this event!
We embrace business opportunities for the greater good for Carson that can provide job opportunities for you, the people of Fort Carson!Third, the ELECOM sitting en banc, in line with its mandate to implement and enforce election laws, rules that:
- The act of conducting a Raffle itself does not constitute vote-buying, provided that any raffle and its prizes do not induce people to vote for/against any candidate/political party.
- Announcing and/or offering material goods however, including in the form of raffle prizes, in connection with and/or on the basis of a candidate's candidacy does constitute vote-buying.
Shafted Engines, as a separate business entity, has the right to host an event the way they feel like doing so, offer the chance of material goods to the general public of the state as well as whatever legal item(s), asset(s) necessary in order to boost their business' reputation and social image to the wider Fort Carson market.
Furthermore, Shafted Engines have declared themselves as supporters of the campaign prior to the announcement of their own event hence there's no need for our party to buy their vote in any way of form, directly or indirectly. It's only natural a certain party of any aspect of duty gains more followers as long as it dominates with what it offers to the table and general good of the state.
Sources:Associates, partners and supporters!
From the very first moment that Mr. Charles D. Kolta has decided to run for mayor elections for this year and we have dedicated our time to find associates and partners in all life aspects. We believe as many others do that the team work is a great factor for a successful society. A team work between all of those who have inspiration, ambition, and plans for a brighter future of their home town, Fort Carson! Since then, Mr. Charles D. Kolta has signed in contracts with local organizations and businesses for social and financial support. We would like to use this chance to thank all of our associates and partners! We would like to also invite local organizations and groups who wish to support us and be involved in our plans for the future of Fort Carson to reach to us at The Kolta Family's headquarters to meet and discuss the possibility of a partnership.(https://i.imgur.com/BV42Arm.png)(https://i.imgur.com/bP8uJTr.png)
Shafted Engines offers you a variety of services that you'll be able to find in their official site with NO EXTRA FEES included!
Quality performance equipment is imported from over-seas while vehicle modification parts and styling parts are hand-crafted by the store.
This store will bring you different sponsored events where you're gonna be able to win crazy prizes!
Shafted Engines as well as The Foreigners have already expressed their public support for Charles D. Kolta and his political movement for the mayoral chair of Fort Carson.
Shafted Engines' mention of the mayor candidate in the event's banner, in our mind, should be off ELECOM's jurisdiction as long as it remains a mention and a sort of advertisement for the candidate himself as their appreciation of the assistance that has been given in order for Shafted Engines to have a successful reign here in Fort Carson.
All vehicles that were originally planned to be involved are property of Shafted Engines, it's their own excessive amount of hard work for the event to be successful, it's their own property of which the event's being held, and it's their own vehicle that plans to be raffled off.
A raffle on its own, is a chance for each and every citizen, even supporters of the opposing mayor candidate, Timothy Crouse, to have a chance in winning a precious prize, all in the name of the farther growth of Fort Carson's economical and social boost.Fourth, Shafted Engines Workshop & Chopshop is hereby ordered, in line with the above, to cease and desist from mentioning Mr. Charles Kolta as "Mayor Candidate" in connection with the Raffle and its prizes. The Event/Raffle itself — including Mr. Kolta's sponsorship/partnership and credit for doing so — may proceed as long as the giving of prizes is NOT connected to or based on his candidacy for Mayor.
Taking the time to check on the banner itself, you'd fail to see information of Charles D. Kolta personally offering the vehicle to the public himself. However, if our political party and the candidate himself plans on assisting Shafted Engines by sharing some of the costs of their upcoming event, then the only who truly benefits from that is our very own supporter strictly, in this case; Shafted Engines.
Sources:(https://i.imgur.com/9dQWaWJ.png)
There is no point or any sort of common sense in attempting to buy a vote you clearly already seem to have earned.
Our party is not buying votes, does not plan in buying votes, and is in no need of buying votes.
We're very discouraged for this blow and defamation and wish the event to be called off if the current notice of violation remains, and surely plan on following a different path if ELECOM does not take the time to check on the important details as well as restore the massive damage that has been caused to both Shafted Engines and FCF's reputation by the violation issued.
However, we are open to provide any further answers regarding the incident in order for this misunderstanding to be left behind.
We await for your response.
Yours truly,
FCF Political Movement & Associates
(https://i.imgur.com/bP8uJTr.png)
It has been understood that we are to stop mentioning Mr. Charles Kolta as “ Mayor Candidate “. Shafted Engines is a separate business of the state and WE are hosting the raffle, therefore, Mr. Charles Kolta will have nothing to do with the winner of the raffle.
We, Shafted Engines, have already declared ourselves as partners and supporters of the campaign and it’s already been mentioned as such prior to the event being announced.
The event is also to highlight the mechanic job that currently has no salary and the current government should emphasize more on such matters.
Shafted Engines' reputation has been damage due to the violation being brought to public for unjustified reasons, and not in personal contact with the ones in interest in the first place.
If there’s a desire for the posters be torn down and re-done, please reach out and we will do so.
If this isn't taken back, we feel no need to provide any sort of service to a rather ungrateful front that fails to recognize our hard work and dedication, and this event is to be called off immediately.
Shafted Engines CEO & Managing Director,
Jinn Zhou
(https://i.imgur.com/poZbiAu.png)Notice of ViolationRescinded (Aug. 27)
First, the Elections Commission (ELECOM) wishes to remind everyone of the following prohibition as specified under the Election Guidelines:General Guidelines:
- All forms of of direct or indirect bribery, vote-buying, vote-selling, vote manipulation, and election fraud are forbidden under State Law.
Second, the ELECOM follows the following definition of vote-buying and vote-selling:Quote from: DefinitionVote-buying and Vote-selling — The act of giving, offering, soliciting, or receiving anything of value, including but not limited to money, property, promises of office or employment, offers to make a direct or indirect expenditure or cause one to be made, towards any person, group, institution, or other entity in order to induce anyone or the public in general to vote for or against any candidate during an election or an aspirant to the nomination of a political party, or to withhold their vote therefor.
Third, the ELECOM sitting en banc, in line with its mandate to implement and enforce election laws, rules that:
- The act of conducting a Raffle itself does not constitute vote-buying, provided that any raffle and its prizes do not induce people to vote for/against any candidate/political party.
- Announcing and/or offering material goods however, including in the form of raffle prizes, in connection with and/or on the basis of a candidate's candidacy does constitute vote-buying.
Fourth, Shafted Engines Workshop & Chopshop is hereby ordered, in line with the above, to cease and desist from mentioning Mr. Charles Kolta as "Mayor Candidate" in connection with the Raffle and its prizes. The Event/Raffle itself — including Mr. Kolta's sponsorship/partnership and credit for doing so — may proceed as long as the giving of prizes is NOT connected to or based on his candidacy for Mayor.
Finally, the ELECOM upholds the rights of citizens to vote and express themselves freely, including endorsing, supporting, and partnering with their preferred candidates, provided that the exercise of their rights is done within the law.
For any questions or clarifications, you may reach out to us.Ordered on this 27th day of August 2021,
Hon. "Chairman" JDC
Chairperson
Commissioner
Commissioner
To: ELECOM
From: Constitution Party Candidate Timothy Crouse
Dear Commission,
Thank you for all the hard work and dedication in organizing the Elections in Bone County. I would like to formally request that any Police Officers and Federal Agents, that have been assigned to security detail for me as a candidate, be dismissed of this duty. As we have only a limited amount of officers and agents, I believe that their time can be better allocated in other peacekeeping and law enforcing activities.
I understand and appreciate our Law Enforcement's concerns for my security, however I confidently trust the citizens of Bone County and have no doubts that none of them mean to cause me or any of our fellow citizens harm.
As someone from Fort Carson, I am no different than any of my fellow town folk and do not wish to have a personal security detail assigned or be treated as a VIP.
In case any funding or resources have been allocated to Law Enforcement for this task - I am more than willing to reimburse the officers and agents involved.
Thank you once again.
Yours truly,
Timothy Crouse.
It's time to VOTE for the Mayor of Fort Carson, everyone! The FC Voting Precinct is now open for voting from today, Sep. 3 (Friday) to Sep. 6 (Monday).
With the start of the Voting Days, the Campaign Period is now ended. Voting will be followed by the counting of votes, the proclamation of the winner, and their inauguration. Once again, our Mayoral Candidates are Timothy Crouse (https://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=129790.0) (TheGreasyChopper) and Charles D. Kolta (https://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=129789.0) ([R*]Sawyer).
Don't forget to review the Election Guidelines here for Voters and Candidates before you vote!
(https://i.imgur.com/iFqYA3l.png)
Very special thanks to Badandy (https://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?action=profile;u=6332) for his hard work in putting together our election script, which can also be used for all future elections - both local and statewide! Our Voting Machines are added as furniture items, which means we will be able to add voting precincts at different locations in-game. Prioritizing in-game voting means that the voting itself adds to RP. So bring your friends, take screenshots, and celebrate casting your vote!
For SA:MP players who cannot make it ingame to vote during the voting period due to bona fide RL reasons, please PM me Discord (JDC#0664) so we can arrange Absentee Voting for you.
"Chairman" [R*]JDC
Chairperson, Elections Commission