Chapter V: Burn, Part One
If we were to even manage to convince the mayor to put it on to a referendum, then even what this tiny portion would barely be enough votes to counter our supporters." dustin said as he raised his arms and questioned the man.
Far as human eye...
"three weeks ago, the central highlands called for a referendum rejecting the authority of the government in new sydney. they have established an independent government at aurora, and they claim to be the legitimate representatives of the planet."
Redline - Prologue
But the referendum was shut down and even the current governor, a german shepherd by the name of joe simonson and automotive aficionado, ran on keeping the festival operational based on the tax revenue and infrastructure improvements that it would bring.
United Rat Directorate lore bible
After the conflict ended, a referendum established a one-year term limit, renewable only through majority council vote. if not renewed, a new prymus is elected.