Chipoli 4 Vice Delegate
Introduction
It was not my original plan to run for Vice Delegate in this election cycle. After taking a break from the government, I intended to set my attention exclusively on a different area of our region. However, after watching the nominations period play out, I felt like I had a duty to my home to step up once more in this role. This campaign will not be structured like my previous ones - I was a different player when I crafted them. The position where I stand now, along with the fact that this platform was put together on very short notice, means that it will be a much, much more concise version than what you’re used to seeing from me. To put it simply, I won’t promise the world or try to reinvent the wheel. The position of the Vice Delegate is one that requires stability and an experienced hand. As a three-time former Vice Delegate and the most recent elected Delegate, I have more than enough of it to serve you all capably. And with that said, I would like to make myself available as an option for the next four months.
Prior Service
The majority of this community knows who I am, but I won’t keep our newer players out in the cold by not giving them an introduction.
I am Chipoli, first of all! Nice to meet you. I’ll give you folks an idea of my career of service here in TNP. My first major role was as the Minister of World Assembly Affairs, a position I held two separate times. In it, I was responsible for enforcing our agenda in regards to the World Assembly. Later on, I also served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for five months under Delegates Simone and Picairn. I have served for a joint record of three terms as Vice Delegate, and have been on our regional security council for almost two years. I also served as your region’s Delegate in an “Acting” capacity from August to September 2023, and was elected to two terms a couple of years later, serving from January to August of this year. Some of my more minor roles include serving as Deputy Speaker, Election Commissioner, Gameside Advocate, and a Deputy Minister in Foreign Affairs and World Assembly Affairs.
Endorsement Situation
Our endorsements have been going up and down as of late, and have been quite inconsistent. Our endorsement situation showed plenty of promise early in the calendar year, as we made progress by managing to steadily increase our endorsements. However, the summer slump was a brutal one and eroded much of our progress as our WA population continued to tumble. As it has approached its end, we are beginning to see signs of improvement again, and I hope that we can get it up to previous levels. We need to build on our culture of exchanging endorsements and encourage folks to bolster our regional vote. We have tools at our disposal, such as dispatches that alert those to slack off in endorsing our regional security officials. I will also work with our folks over in Integration, along with Gameside Advocates, to promote the culture I discussed earlier. Being in the World Assembly and being a meaningful member in it needs to become the new normal. Everyone in the region has to pitch in.
Weekly Endorsement Events
This was an initiative I conducted in my earlier tenures, and I will be bringing it back. They will be spread out over the course of the term, and are intended to gradually build up both Ruben’s endorsements, along with my own. Additionally, they would hopefully bring our region more WA nations in a time when they are desperately needed. How they work is as follows: every week, I will post a weekly endorsement goal in publicly available places such as the WFE or the Vice Delegate’s weekly report. If that goal is met, there will be a reward for meeting it; examples include a free legendary card or being able to change the regional flag for a few days (to something appropriate, of course!). An incentive will make the idea of joining the World Assembly more enticing and will encourage more individuals to get out there and do so.
Weekly Reports
I will continue the tradition of the Vice Delegate’s weekly report, which will provide the region transparency on what is going on in the Council Chambers. Information will include, but not be limited to, our plans for the future, statistics on security checks for the week, possible security threats, and data that represents our current endorsement situation. It is my intention to publish these reports once a week on a consistent basis, whether it be on a Sunday, Monday, etc.
Prepared for Emergency
Delegates resigning in the middle of their terms has become a more popular course of action in recent years. (Trust me, I would know) I am very confident in stating that I would be more than prepared to step up as the next person up in the line of command, having been thrust into this position more than once, and having been elected as your Delegate twice. So, if there is a Delegate emergency, you can count on me to fill in the meantime.
Other Basics
If I’m elected, a transition would not happen, as I am already in second place for endorsements and am a good bit behind the current Delegate as well. It’s safe to say I am in a good position in that regard. Having been a deputy speaker and a three-term Vice Delegate, I am familiar with what to look for when processing citizenship applications, and can reject potential security threats when needed. In my capacity as Vice Delegate, I will be a member of the next Delegate’s cabinet, more than likely. Vice Delegates have typically been afforded that privilege, and I don’t remember an instance when it was denied.
Activity
Given my recent resignation as Delegate, naturally some will have questions and enquire as to why I am taking on another elected position. My resignation was looking out for TNP in the long-term, but myself in the short term. When I’m burned out, a “short” break is often enough before I’m itching to get my hands dirty again. My schedule is similar to what it was in my first full term as Delegate, and having experienced the difficulty of that position, I’m confident that I can handle being the Vice Delegate.
Conclusion
Thank you for taking the time to read my platform! I’ll keep my message short and sweet: I’m capable of serving as your Vice Delegate - I know what to expect of the role and know what the people expect of me. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about my candidacy or my platform. I hope that I’ve earned your vote!
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