The State of Jefferson is a proposed state in the United States. It will encompass the adjoining rural areas of northern California and southern Oregon. The state of Jefferson movement began in October 1941, where the local leaders California – Oregon proposed the idea of the new state. The name Jefferson was adopted from the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson.
State of Jefferson pros
1. Better local governance: The state will have more influence on local issues concerning governance. It will receive excellent responses from its leaders. New borders will allow the state of Jefferson to construct better schools, manage businesses and water resources.
2. End the Electoral College vote discrepancy: The state will enhance equality by ensuring that the majority do not interfere with the rights of the minority. An accurate tally of votes will be reinforced by shifting the ways the California region votes. The shifting process will disband most consequential electoral vote contributors.
3. Improvement in voting and representation equity: the State of Jefferson will reduce the representative’s elected ratio to a manageable population. In addition, more equity per vote will be created for the population and its representatives.
4. Low taxes: The State of Jefferson will collect revenue via a flat tax income and sale tax. Property tax will not be introduced. It will develop new buildings and structures for its residents. This will reduce tax rates as the housing shortage will be settled. In addition, the state agencies will also be 50 and below.
5. Smaller and more manageable government: It will enhance easy and more effective management and governing of the population. A small government will be more responsible. Moreover, the State of Jefferson will have a stronger voice in Washington.
State of Jefferson’s cons
1. Under-represented in Washington: the State of Jefferson cannot maintain the vote’s equity because of the United States structure. Although, its regional presentation will increase in Washington.
2. It will require constitutional review: The state will have to change the Constitution, which is a hectic process. It is a mandate for the Constitution to pass through the legislature for it to be reviewed. The changes that will be made to the original Constitution are most likely not be considered.
3. United States government may not approve the Jefferson State: The United States is unlikely to approve the Jefferson State since it might reduce the world’s economy. This is because California contributes a high percentage to the economy in the United States and the world at large.
4. It would require a major infrastructure investment: the State of Jefferson will have to create new structures and buildings to support the local population. However, it will be hard for the state to ensure the residents still enjoy the services they require. In addition, title deeds will also need to be updated, costly to the state.
5. Major cities will be split from each other: the State of Jefferson will separate cities, forcing commuters to change their tax profile. However, the rural interior and the urban coast will not be split from each other. This will affect those interested in living far inland.
6. The state’s economy will change: The state legislatures will be forced to create their statewide policies. Well-formed policies create a friendly environment for locals.
