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lcn (joined 4 February 2024) is a Redmontian politician who is currently serving as the vice president of Redmont. lcn also works in the Department of State as an electoral officer and an auditor.
lcn is notably an independent. In every election they have ran in they have done so as an independent. Opting to stay neutral, they have not made any notable comments or remarks on political parties; they have also never publicly endorsed any political campaigns.
Political career
Oakridge
Head of commerce
lcn's first entrance into politics was as the Oakridge head of commerce in April 2024. lcn ran for this position due to the inactivity of the incumbent, recognizing the importance of an active head of commerce.
While serving in this position, lcn proposed three acts of council, all of which passed. The first was the Oakridge Commerce Opportunity Act, which established 3 new grants for business owners and landlords in Oakridge to apply for. The second was the Affordable Apartments Act which amended the Oakridge Commerce Opportunity Act to incentive creating affordable apartments. The last Act of Council proposed by lcn this term was the Oakridge Property Standards Act, which aimed to update the building regulations of Oakridge.
On 12 June 2024, due to the unfair way evictions were handled in the aforementioned Act of Council, the Town of Oakridge was sued by BoopingBerry, in the lawsuit of BoopingBerry v. Town of Oakridge [FCR] 88, where the town ultimately lost and had to return the plot and pay a heavy fine. lcn has referred to this as their "greatest legislative failure," and has sworn to "be a more conscious legislator." The offending sections of the Act of Council were deemed unconstitutional and were amended by the Oakridge Council shortly thereafter.
In June 2024, lcn ran for re-election as head of commerce, but lost to Adam_The_Warrior by a 9-12 vote.[1]
On 22 July 2024, after the resignation of Adam_The_Warrior from the position of Head of Commerce, lcn ran for the position against Bardiya_King, and won in a 6-5 vote.[2]
lcn's last term as head of commerce came after the August 2024 Oakridge council elections, where they won in a 4-2 vote[3] against totemundying. During this term, lcn proposed eight Acts of Council, of which 4 passed, 2 were rejected, and 2 were rescinded.
lcn did not run for reelection in the October 2024 Oakridge council elections.
Mayor of Oakridge
On 18 September 2024, lcn declared their candidacy for the mayor of Oakridge, with JustaDumpling as their running mate. They ran with a long list of goals and policies.[4]
On 25 September 2024, the Department of State declared lcn and JustaDumpling the winners of the election, by a 16-10 vote.[5]
While serving as mayor, lcn and JustaDumpling created a new spawn fountain, updated building regulations, auctioned plots, approved a log spleef event, named the streets of Oakridge, revitalized Main Street, and improved the lumber mill. In addition to these, lcn created a new ticket system for the Oakridge Discord server, creating new tickets for each of the departments, and the Oakridge military, which was entering a war against Redmont. lcn, alongside the department heads, created new jobs for citizens to apply for.
As mayor, lcn appointed Yeet_Boy to chief of staff and Freeze_Line to town attorney and chief legal of Oakridge.
On 30 October 2024, lcn resigned from the position of mayor of Oakridge.[6]
Congress
25th Congress
lcn first ran for the House of Representatives in May 2024, winning with just 3 votes,[7] despite not campaigning.
During this term, lcn proposed the following bills:
| Bill | Description | Date proposed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reveille Prison Clinic Resolution | A request to the DCT and DOH to create a clinic in the Reveille prison. | June 2, 2024 | Passed |
| New Player's UBI Act | Creates a $10/15 minute additional UBI for new players. | June 4, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Raise the Wage Act | Raises wages across the board for government workers. | June 7, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Dream High, Build Higher Act | Effectively removes the 200 block height limit on skyscraper plots. | June 8, 2024 | Signed into law, owner vetoed |
| You Deserve Compensation Act | Creates a bonus for players who hold multiple government jobs. Originally created a bonus wage. Rescinded due to server limitations. | June 9, 2024 | Rescinded |
| Jail Mine Fix Act | Ensures the blocks in the jail mine are ones that can be exchanged for less jail time. | June 10, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Secretary Requirements Act | Creates requirements to be a Secretary. | June 13, 2024 | Vetoed |
| Universal Healthcare Act | Makes free healthcare an inalienable right for all citizens. | June 23, 2024 | Rejected in the Senate |
| Miscellaneous Offenses Fix Act | Increases fines for various crimes. | June 24, 2024 | Rejected in the Senate |
| Government Service Offenses Fix Act | Increases fines for various crimes. | June 24, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Gamblers' Protection Act | Requires gambling machines to have visible redstone and item containers set to display. | June 25, 2024 | Rejected in the Senate |
| Police Brutality Prevention Act | Makes police misconduct a criminal offense. | June 25, 2024 | Vetoed |
| Violent Offenses Changes Act | Increases fines for various crimes and updates the amended Act. | June 25, 2024 | Vetoed |
| High Crimes Update Act | Establishes Breach of Integrity and Bribery as High Crimes. | June 25, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Bill Amendment Act | Requires bills to only amend one piece of legislation. | June 25, 2024 | Rescinded |
| Appropriations Act - JUL 2024 | Creates a budget for the month of July in 2024. | June 26, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Commercial Plots Limit Act | Lowers the commercial plot limit to 20 per player. | June 27, 2024 | Rejected in the Senate |
| Town Plot Limits Clarification Act | Ensures plots in towns are not subject to federal plot limits. | June 27, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Government Subsidized Commercial Spaces Act | Clarifies a DCT policy regarding government owned rentals and puts it into law. | June 28, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Licenses Act | Makes operating a vehicle without a proper license illegal. | June 28, 2024 | Rejected in the Senate |
| Property Tax Changes Act | Lowers property tax for players with fewer plots. Changes property tax to use an equation. | July 1, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Commission Worker's Wage Act | Ensures all government workers are given a wage. | July 6, 2024 | Rejected in the Senate |
| Balance Tax Changes Act | Increases the size of tax brackets for corporate and personal balances. Effectively lowers corporate and personal balance tax. | July 9, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Enclave Fix Act | Lowers the requirement to start an enclave to 4 city plots. | July 11, 2024 | Rescinded |
| Weapons of Mass Destruction Update Act | Classifies RPGs and Rockets as weapons of mass destruction. | July 11, 2024 | Rejected in the Senate |
Of these 25 proposed bills, ten were signed into law, seven were rejected in the Senate, three were rescinded, three were vetoed, one was passed (a resolution) and one signed into law but owner vetoed.
One notable motion made by lcn this Congressional term was motion HR.25.16, which allowed all players to give feedback to bills in #bills, not just those in Congress. It passed both chambers with only one nay, which was cast by v__d in the Senate.
26th Congress
lcn declared candidacy for re-election in the House of Representatives on July 1st, 2024, this time campaigning on several policies, including increased wages, town autonomy, discouraging crime, prison reform, fighting wealth inequality, and others. lcn won re-election with 10 1st preference votes, surpassing the 8 vote threshold to be elected.
During this term, lcn proposed the following bills:
| Bill | Description | Date proposed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Court Fix Act | Increases the value of cases that the District Court has original jurisdiction in. | July 19, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Friday The 13th Act | Legalizes most crimes on Friday the 13th. | July 19, 2024 | Rejected in the Senate |
| National Monuments Update Act | Adds 4 important structures to the list of national monuments. | July 20, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Amendment Formatting Change Act | Changes the format of bills that amend other bills. | July 20, 2024 | Rescinded |
| Jail Break Act | Creates a complex escape route for prisoners. | July 21, 2024 | Rescinded |
| Serial Crime Removal Act | Removes serial crime. Increases fines for all crimes after multiple offenses. (Unfinished) | July 23, 2024 | Rescinded |
| Executions Act | Creates a formal process for executions. | July 23, 2024 | Rescinded |
| Farmland Zoning Fix Act | Removes inapplicable property regulation. | August 5, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Property Buy Back Contradiction Fix Act | Removes property buy back from the Taxation Act. | August 7, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Property Buy Back Clarification Act | Clarifies the law regarding property buy back in the Property Standards Act. | August 7, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Judicial Employee Pay Act | Creates pay for Court Clerks, Bailiffs, and Stenographers. | August 8, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Municipal Courts Act | Creates Municipal Courts for town-specific crimes. | August 15, 2024 | Rescinded |
| Secretary Requirements Act | Creates requirements to be a Secretary. | August 31, 2024 | Awaiting Assent |
| The Act | Renames The Commonwealth of Redmont to the Commonwealth of Redmont. Fixes a grammatical error in the preamble of the Constitution. | August 31, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Commercial Plots Limit Act | Lowers the commercial plot limit to 25 per player. | August 31, 2024 | Rejected in the Senate |
| Azamath Legalization Act | Removes Azamath from the list of illicit substances. | August 31, 2024 | Rejected in the House, quorum not reached |
| Appropriations Act - SEP 2024 | Creates a budget for the month of September in 2024. | September 6, 2024 | Vetoed |
Of these 17 proposed bills, seven were signed into law, five were rescinded, two were rejected in the Senate, one was rejected in the House, one was vetoed and one is awaiting assent.
One notable motion made by lcn this congressional term was HR.26.4, which repealed Executive Order 14/24, the Hamilton Isles Interior Act. lcn's reasoning for motioning this was that it "[preserved] too much of the land from future development."
27th Congress
lcn declared candidacy for re-election in the House of Representatives on September 1st, 2024, running on many of the same campaign policies. lcn won re-election with eight first preference votes,[8] surpassing the 5 vote threshold to be elected.
lcn resigned from the House on 15 October following their ascension to the office of the vice president of Redmont.
During this term, lcn proposed the following bills:
| Bill | Description | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriations Act- OCT 2024 | Creates a budget for the month of October in 2024. | September 26, 2024 | Signed into law |
| LSA Cleanup Act | Removes unenforced and unused sections of the Legislative Standards Act. | September 30, 2024 | Rejected in the House, quorum not reached |
| Repeal These Acts Act | Removes unused and outdated legislation. | September 30, 2024 | Rejected in the House, quorum not reached |
| Judicial Officer Activity Requirements Fix Act | Removes active playtime requirements for Judicial Officer appointments. | October 4, 2024 | Signed into law |
| Licenses Act | Makes operating a vehicle without a proper license illegal. | October 10, 2024 | Signed into law |
Of these five proposed bills, three were signed into law and two were rejected in the House.
Executive
Special advisor
On July 3rd, 2024, then-President Bezzergeezer posted an expression of interest in the Cabinet forums page for the special advisor (player development) position.[9] lcn expressed interest in the position, and was appointed on July 8th, 2024,[10] and served until the end of Bezzergeezer's presidential term.
Vice president
On 7 October, UnityMaster declared his candidacy for president, with lcn as his running mate. On 10 October, they were elected with twenty-four first preference votes and ten second preference votes.[11] UnityMaster and lcn assumed office on 15 October. Due to delays within the DPA, the inauguration ceremony was held on 20 October.[12]
While serving as vice president, lcn cast four tie-breaking votes in the Senate:
| Bill/motion | Date | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| S-36-27 | October 20, 2024 | Aye |
| Assault-Murder Rebalance Act | October 22, 2024 | Aye |
| Repeal These Acts Act | November 2, 2024 | Nay |
| S-43-28 | November 28, 2024 | Aye |
Career
Medical career
In February 2024, quickly after their joining, lcn was hired as a doctor. They were the highest-performing doctor in the country that month. In February, March and April 2024, lcn was honored as the doctor of the month for treating more patients than any other doctor in the Department of Health.
In June 2024, in response to the Diamond Foundation's gift to staff of Reveille Hospital, lcn said: "I think I speak on behalf of all doctors when I say this act of kindness will not be forgotten." Their statement was published in a press release by the foundation.
In July 2024, they advocated for the addition of the dentist profession to care for oral health.[13] As of current, dentistry has not been implemented.
Also in July 2024, lcn was accepted as an epidemiologist. This career was short lived however, and lcn resigned from the position following inactivity due to being busy with other duties.
Personality
A noteworthy aspect of lcn's DemocracyCraft personality are their sayings, including "So true", as well as adding spaces between parts of others' usernames in welcome-back (wb) messages. They also capitalize the beginning of each of their in-game chat messages, which they began doing after losing a bet.
Personal life
lcn has been very private about their personal life, sharing little.
He primarily resides in Bondi Beach at r028. In March 2024, they expressed their "love [for] dogs" and stated they wanted one. In June 2024 they participated in the Redmont Historical Institute's national census project.
On 20 June 2024, lcn was attempting to sell an iron drill for $8,000.[14] After speaking with EddieGonza420 about the drill, EddieGonza420 took the drill and did not return it.[14] Four days later, lcn filed a lawsuit in the District Court of Redmont against EddieGonza420 and was represented by Prestige Law Firm.[14] Judge Aladeen22 ruled in favor of lcn.[14]
References
- ↑ https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/council-elections-june-2024.21597/
- ↑ https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/head-of-commerce-july-2024-special.22297/
- ↑ https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/council-elections-august-2024.22523/
- ↑ ttps://discord.com/channels/762721919065128970/991202452332351488/1286522058213298278
- ↑ https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/mayor-election-september-2024.23274/
- ↑ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I84WBi7YWTStQY21KQQLeegrHFp-FVejoxhWyTTtUSs
- ↑ https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/house-of-representatives-election-may-2024.21239/
- ↑ https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/house-of-representatives-september-2024.22975/post-89700
- ↑ https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/special-advisor-player-development.21911/post-84578
- ↑ https://discord.com/channels/673612908868927498/686158870435201035/1259722142556360756
- ↑ https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/presidential-elections-october-2024.23503/
- ↑ https://discord.com/channels/673612908868927498/686158870435201035/1297580670524063785
- ↑ Message from lcn (@5grapefruit) in the thread "Professions/Trades Update,Additions?" by smokeyybunnyyy (@smokeyybunnyyy) in #suggestions of the DemocracyCraft server on Discord.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 lcn. "Lawsuit: Adjourned - lcn v. EddieGonza420 [2024] DCR 18".