L. Aurelius Curio omnibus in Comitio sal.
Most honorable and respected citizens of Rome, I come before you today to stand for the position of censor, the requirements for which I have met according to the
LEX CURIATORUM: On the Censors.I have been with our august community since shortly after it's beginning, and served as its first plebeian aedile. For my work during this term, I was the first citizen to be
awarded the
Corona Ovalis.
I have followed the path of our ancestors, serving as consul before standing for the esteemed position of censor. As most of you are aware, Fortuna demanded that I govern alone for much of my term due to the illness of our dear
consul maior, L. Curtius Philo. Despite this challenge, I have nevertheless laid
groundwork for provincial growth, implemented the legal processes our Republic has developed for itself, and
forged deeper ties with our fellow Romans.
We all know the primary job of the censor: the approval of citizens. In this regard, I know I will do well. I am almost always around and available, checking the forum several times per day. This will allow me to approve citizens and answer other censorial requests (name changes, etc.) quickly and efficiently. This is the least our citizens deserve.
Another important function of the
censura is it's duty as
regimen morum, or guide of public morality. This is a responsibility I take most sincerely. Our public morality is of the utmost importance not only for internal affairs, but also how we are seen throughout the community-at-large. In this pursuit, I would be vigilant in this duty by issuing Censorial notas against those who violate the mos maiorum, whether they be citizen or magistrate.
The virtues and morals of our ancestors are not mere words to be spoken of when convenient; they are actions that I strive to embody in my everyday life—the very same which I strive to instill in my children as they get older.
Additionally, when the need arises, I would work with my Censorial colleague with appointing new Senatores to our honorable Senate. I would strive to make sure only the most virtous and deserving individuals are elevated to this post to serve our community and citizen body.
Lastly, in the event the
lustrum cannot be performed by the end of this year, I promise to perform it as soon as possible under the watchful gaze of Iuppiter Optimus Maximus, even if I must construct an altar of turf to do so. The
lustrum is of the utmost importance to our community, despite the understandable conditions which have prevented its celebration to date.
I ask that when you cast your ballots, you keep my words in mind, Quirites. May the gods guide us all in selecting honorable leaders to carry us forward.
Valete Optime!
L. Aurelius Curio