Giving taxpayers direct control over 3% of their paid taxes
While leaving the remaining 97% exactly as government operates today.
Visualizing the balance of direct control and systemic stability.
The Centerline Proposal
A measured, incremental approach to modernizing our fiscal representation without disrupting essential government functions.
account_balance_wallet Taxpayer Control
Under this plan, every individual taxpayer is granted the authority to allocate exactly 3% of their total tax liability to specific, pre-vetted government departments or initiatives. This ensures your priorities are directly reflected in the national budget.
verified Stability Guarantee
To maintain fiscal stability and ensure that long-term infrastructure and essential services remain funded, 97% of all tax revenue remains under the full control of our elected representatives and the established legislative process.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The Centerline Party's proposal is designed to augment, not replace, our existing system. By keeping 97% of the budget under the control of elected officials, we ensure that the professional expertise and long-term planning of our representatives remain the bedrock of our governance.
3% represents a meaningful amount that gives every citizen a voice while being low enough to prevent systemic shocks. It is an incremental reform aimed at testing the waters of direct fiscal democracy before considering any larger shifts.
Selection would occur during the annual tax filing process through a simple, secure digital interface. Taxpayers would see a list of major departments and initiatives and could distribute their 3% among them as they see fit.
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