Neil Forsyth
Neil Forsyth | |
|---|---|
 Photo of Neil Forsyth in 2073 | |
| 9th Prime Minister of Icaris | |
| In office 2073 – Present | |
| President | Dietrich Weber |
| Preceded by | Robert Schlesinger |
| 8th Minister of Judicial Oversight | |
| In office 2065–2069 | |
| President | Santiago Franco |
| Preceded by | Raúl Buenaventura |
| Succeeded by | Dominic Yarema |
| State Delegate from Avalon's 4th District | |
| In office 2058–2064 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Fenn |
| Succeeded by | Roosevelt Ingraham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Neil Forsyth January 1, 2024 (age 49) Fredonia, Avalon, Icaris |
| Nationality | Icarisian |
| Political party | Traditionalist (until 2076) Collective Progressive Party |
| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Icaris |
| Branch/service | Icarisian Navy |
| Years of service | 2042-2043 |
Neil Forsyth (b. 2024) is the ninth and current Prime Minister of Icaris. His appointment was a result of a special selection by President Dietrich Weber in the aftermath of the Papillion corruption scandal. He also served as the ninth Minister of Judicial Oversight for President Santiago Franco and as a State Delegate from Avalon's 4th District. He is a member of the Traditionalist Party.
Early Life and Career
Political Career
State Delegate from Avalon's 4th District (2058-2064)
2058 State Delegacy Election
"Pro-death candidate" - Anthony Fenn whom Forsyth challenged and beat in the Trad Party primary
Term
Minister of Judicial Oversight (2065-2069)
Prime Minister of Icaris (2073-Present)
2073 Prime Minister special selection
Forsyth was selected by President Weber under emergency powers for special selection. Weber claimed he needed a Prime Minister strong enough to clean up corruption led by President Papillion and selected Forsyth for his knowledge on the Icarisian justice system and seemingly straight and narrow career and personality. Forsyth's time at the Ministry of Judicial Oversight earned him a reputation as a strict rule follower and being very particular about structure, discipline and ethical decision making. This was very in line with Weber's approach to the Presidency.
Political views
Socially liberal, law-and-order, moderate Traditionalist
| Policy | Large/Small | Yes/No | High/Low | Easy/Rigid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Size | Small | |||
| Renewable Energy Dependence | Yes | |||
| Privatized Healthcare System | No | |||
| Social Market Economy | Yes | |||
| Business Regulation | High | |||
| Compellance Laws | Yes | |||
| Labor Unions | No | |||
| Opt-In Tax System | Yes | |||
| Business Subsidies | Yes | |||
| Government Spending | Low | |||
| Conscription | No | |||
| Domestic Surveillance on Citizenry | Yes | |||
| Citizenship | Rigid | |||
| Theocracy | No | |||
| Death Penalty | Yes | |||
| Government-Sponsored Marriage | Yes | |||
| Abortion | Yes | |||
| Firearm Regulation | High | |||
| Universal Public School | Yes | |||
| Isolationist Foreign Policy | No | |||
| Globalism | Yes | |||
| Free Trade | Yes | |||
| Defense Budget | High |
Trad: 10/23
Lib: 10/20
Work: 12/23
Nat: 15/23
Fed: 7/23
NewF: 7/23
ColPro: 16/23
Personal Life
During his time as State Delegate, he and his wife got divorced and they shared joint custody of his two children. It was a messy divorce, she had an affair. Later revealed right before 2064 election, he also had one.
