Administration of Galilea Montijo

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The administration of Galilea Montijo began on 24.VIII.1730 AN, when Montijo was inaugurated as the 4th Federal Representative of Oportia following her victory in the 1730 general election. Montijo, a member of the Liberty Now! Movement (LNM), became the first Federal Representative from a third party in Oportian history. Her administration has focused on implementing an agenda based around economic liberalization, low taxes, and libertarian policies, including economic reforms, efforts to combat corruption, and strengthen the country's borders.

Domestic policy

Economy

• Implementation of national flat income tax, end progressive taxation;
• Reduce corporate taxes;
• End capital gains taxes;
• Implement a negative income tax system, with individuals earning less than 15,000 OM per year are eligible for NIT payments to replace almost all Oportian welfare programs.
  • The NIT payment is calculated as 50% of the difference between the individual's income and the 15,000 OM threshold.
  • Payments are made on a monthly basis and are subject to regular eligibility reviews.
  • To incentivize employment, the NIT payment is gradually reduced as an individual's income increases, phasing out completely when their annual income reaches 30,000 OM.
• Privatization of state-owned enterprises.
  • 1731 AN: Privatization of Oportian Energy Solutions
  • 1732 AN:
    • Privatization of the Oportian Telephone Company (OPOTel)
    • Sale of selected state assets, specifically limited to real estate or non-essential surplus equipment or supplies
    • Establishment of the independent Inquisitor of Finance
• Reduction of trade barriers and implementing policies to make Oportia an export-oriented economy.

Education

• Introduction of a per-pupil funding formula for schools and establishing a national school voucher system, allowing parents to choose between public and private schools.
• Encouragement of private sector investment in education through tax incentives and reduced regulations.
• Promotion of technical and vocational education to meet the demands of the job market.
• Reduction of government involvement in higher education, allowing universities to set their own tuition fees and admission policies.

Healthcare

• Privatization of the healthcare system, with a focus on increasing competition among healthcare providers.
• Introduction of a market-driven health insurance system, with minimal government intervention.
• Promotion of health savings accounts (HSAs) to encourage individual responsibility for healthcare expenses.
• Deregulation of the pharmaceutical industry to encourage innovation and reduce the cost of medications.

Infrastructure

• Privatization of transportation infrastructure, including roads, railways, and airports.
• Encouragement of private sector investment in infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships (PPPs).
• Streamlining of the approval process for infrastructure projects to reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
• Implementation of user-pays systems, such as tolls and fees, to fund infrastructure maintenance and development.

Social issues

• Adoption of a non-interventionist approach to social issues, with a focus on individual liberty and personal responsibility.
• Decriminalization of drug possession and consumption, treating drug abuse as a public health issue rather than a criminal one.
• Protection of free speech and religious freedom, with minimal government restrictions.
• Reform of the criminal justice system to focus on rehabilitation and reducing recidivism rates.
• Promotion of gun ownership for self-defense purposes.

See also

• Galilea Montijo
• Liberty Now! Movement
• Oportian general election, 1730
• Government and politics of Oportia