Green Party of Sel Appa
Green Party of Sel Appa Parti vert du Sel Appa | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Mackenzie Tate |
| Founder | Kelly Spelzburg |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Ideology | Green politics Nonpartisanism Localism |
| Political position | Center |
| Colors | Green |
| Parliament | 21 / 351
|
| Governors | 0 / 35
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The Green Party of Sel Appa (French: Parti vert du Sel Appa) is one of the political parties in Sel Appa. It was founded in 2005 by activist, Kelly Spelzburg. It was originally classified as left-wing, but the party denies this label and considers itself centrist and nonpartisan. It is focused on environmental issues, and unlike many green parties, rejects leftism. The party counts among its membership environmentally conscious people of the left, center, and right and forbids any partisanship from taking control of the organization. The party has consistently earned seats in the lower end of two digits, and has participated in every government since 2010, helping the top vote-getter over the finish line.
History
Ideology
The party focuses on environmental issues, and welcomes varied perspectives to protect the environment. Members come from the left and right and representatives may vote their conscience on issues not related to the environment. However, they tend to vote with the government position.
Abortion
The party has no position, and representatives are permitted to vote their conscience. Most are anti-abortion, but a growing number over the years have supported decriminalization.
Animal Rights
The party strongly believes in protecting animal rights.
Death Penalty
The party has no position, and representatives are permitted to vote their conscience. There is a fairly even split between support and opposition.
Drugs
The party does not prioritize this policy, but most member support decriminalization.
Economics
The party supports a mixed economy and has supporters of free markets and more socialistic policy.
Education
The party supports environmental education, but other areas are considered conscience.
Environmentalism
The party strongly supports any pro-enviromental policy. Representatives have advanced bills promoting regulations, spending initiatives, as well as market-based reforms.
Euthanasia
The party has no position on euthanasia.
Free Trade
The party has no position on free trade, but supports tariffs on pollution nations.
Gay Marriage
The party has no position on gay marriage.
Gun Rights
The party supports regulating gun related pollution, but is not opposed to gun rights.
Immigration
The party has no official position on immigration, but some representatives think it should be limited to protect the environment.
Tax Income
The party has no position on taxation.
Tax Sales
The party has no position on taxation.
Localism
The party supports localism and decentralization.
Monarchism
The party has no position on monarchism.
Prostitution
The party has no position on prostitution.
Unions
The party has no position on unions.
Welfare
The party has no position on welfare.
Leadership
The Green Party was founded by activist Kelly Spelzburg in 2005. Spelzburg leaned left, but did not impose her preferences on the party. After she was appointed to the Supreme Court, Wendy Johnson took over and implemented the nonpartisanship that Green came to be known by. She welcomed conservatives and libertarians into the party, saying the environment isnt a partisan issue. Mackenzie Tate won the 2020 leadership election and has led it since.
| Name | Term start | Term end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Spelzburg | 2005 | 2005 | Appointed to Supreme Court |
| Wendy Johnson | 2005 | 2020 | |
| Mackenzie Tate | 2020 |
Electoral history
| Election | Leader | Seats | +/− | % | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kelly Spelzburg | 18 / 351
|
 New
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6th
| |
| 2010 | Wendy Johnson | 11 / 351
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 7
|
7th
| |
| 2011 | 24 / 351
|
 13
|
5th
| ||
| 2015 | 32 / 351
|
8
|
4th
| ||
| 2020 | Mackenzie Tate | 21 / 351
|
11
|
4th
| |
| 2025 | 18 / 351
|
3
|
4th
| ||
| 2030 | 35 / 351
|
17
|
5th
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