Patriots,

Lower is Sanctuary.Generations ago, a group of scared and hopelessly lost slaves came upon these streets. Many were wounded in their escape, tired and fearful. Under such stresses, with starvation looming, one can easily imagine a world in which Sanctuary never came to be. A world in which those founders failed. They were not heroes because they succeeded. They succeeded because they were heroes.

They envisioned a world in they could pursue their own happiness and set about the tireless efforts of building it. Overtime that world has gone through many changes. Forces of tyranny have gained power in many places. Yet, here we find ourselves in the same place as our founders. Free to envision a world where we can pursue our own dreams, and ready to set about the tireless efforts to see them accomplished. We must prevail in the fight for our freedom to choose. The people above are our brothers. They too are fighting for their freedoms, against difficult and powerful forces. It is our duty to unite with them in the cause of freedom and weaken the evil forces under which they suffer. I am a man of lower through and through. I am running for councilor so that our collective voice is heard. We will be represented. We will bring back the ideologies that founded this city. We will be victorious.

Salman Faraday

Patriots,

You know how completely I believe in freedom. So it should come as no surprise that I believe, as with all things, economies work best when they are free. I've listed below a few of my economic policies for you to consider. With these steps in place, I hope to push towards better, safer, lives for everyone.

Salman Faraday Economics:

Reduced Defense Spending- Currently the city budget allocates 70 percent of its funds to defense, leaving only 30% for everyone else. By keeping these valuable resources in the hands of the few, the majority don't have the what they need to properly defend themselves. We as a city are only as strong as our weakest links. As your councilman, I will see this bloated military budget lowered significantly. Bonus! With overall watch numbers lowered those who do manage to keep their jobs may actually see a slight increase in personal wages.

Luxury Tax - The wealthiest in the city have more then they need. The Donrick's out there display elaborate statues that serve no practical purpose other than their own elaboration. I say melt them down and use the funds to make 10 lives better. Don't worry about Donrick's either, they'll still be richer than anyone you know. Priorities! All of the so called nobles of this city need to be giving much more. In the end even they prosper from a public that can actually afford to buy the things they are selling. Bonus! We can use the money to fund scouting operations, heal wounds with the seekers and be informed about the real dangers out there.

Public Rebate- Lets start putting funds where they belong, in your hands. I should like to see upwards of 10% of every budget to be handed directly back to the citizens. Individual rebate amount would be calculated as this percentage divided by population. You need only show up to collect it on the day decided. Do with it whatever you like. Bonus! The rebate has the added benefit of an accurate census, as more people are likely to show up for their rebate then to vote. By the way, GET OUT AND VOTE!

Public Works- I will see that discretionary funds are allocated to city-wide renovations, especially in lower Sanctuary, where they are needed the most. We don't need watchmen to reduce our violent crimes, we need better conditions in these urban areas. It's amazing how few people turn to crime when they don't feel forced to in order to survive. I'll see that funds are used to replace the rubble that was Uncle Worn's Stew with a Park, as a monument to what he stood for. I'll work towards allocation funds for a Division of the School of War to be established in lower, equipped with an open arena space. Bonus! Both parks and arenas are known to lower violent crime rates.

Patriots,

You know how completely I believe in freedom. Humanoid rights are the foundations for our freedoms. Governments can't give you rights, rights existed before governments did. As your councilor I'll see laws enacted that will forever protect your rights from anyone who would try to violate them. Below I've listed a few protections of freedom I'm proposing, the protections of opinion, privacy and information.

Salman Faraday Humanoid Rights:

Opinion - You can not be prosecuted for what you believe, you can only be prosecuted for actual crimes. You can not be arrested for stating your beliefs. What you believe can not influence the ruling of a judge. A ruling can only be based on evidence.

Privacy - You can not be searched without probable cause. You have the right to refuse entrance onto your property. Your home is considered Sanctuary. If faced with interrogation from the law, be it in the courtroom or jail cell, you are free to choose silence over any explanation. A judge may not rule based on his opinion of your silence. A ruling can only be based on evidence.

Information - You have the right to see what your government is doing. You can request information from any government organization and, if it exists, they must reveal it to you. Exceptions are only made for ongoing investigations. Cases deemed ongoing for over one year forfeit exception and must be revealed. It is, in fact, your government. You own it and you do have a right to know.

*fresh posters and flyers are handed out*