fix: 2026-2027 michael platform

Signed-off-by: Ryan Chung <ryan.chung.cs@gmail.com>

Author: ryangchung

content/elections/general/2026-2027/finance/michael.md

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 ### Increase funding for events
 With increased funding, we can host larger, more exciting events. Additionally, it’s no secret that the word "free" could make university students scale mountains. That’s why every CCSS event offers free food, ranging from snacks and coffee, to pizza, to veggie and fruit platters.
 
-If elected, I will ensure that our budget  With increased funding, we can host more, bigger events, offering better food.
+If elected, I will ensure that our budgetIf elected, I will ensure that our budget is revised to better support large events like company **networking events** and **hackathons** through increased funding for **food**, **prizes**, and whatever else may be required.
 
 ### Offer funding for other clubs
-Computer Science is a wide field, with many clubs catering to particular specializations. These clubs are extremely valuable to our community, but don’t have access to all the funding opportunities available to the CCSS.
+Computer Science is a wide field, with many clubs catering to particular specializations. Some of these you may recognize include the Carleton Cybersecurity Club, the Carleton Game Development Club, Carleton Blueprint, and the Carleton AI Society. These clubs are extremely valuable to our community, but don’t have access to all the funding opportunities available to the CCSS.
 
-If elected, I will introduce a formal process through which clubs serving Computer Science and Cybersecurity students can apply to receive funding for events and initiatives, enabling them to better support their members.
+If elected, I will introduce a formal process through which clubs serving Computer Science and Cybersecurity students can apply to receive funding for events and initiatives, enabling them to **better support** the CS community.
 
 ### Invest in the lounge
 The lounge is a space that has long served our community, providing a space to relax, work, chat, or even just microwave your lunch.
 
-I will continue to support the lounge through practical investment in the areas that will have the greatest impact on student enjoyment of the space, according to feedback from students, especially those who are regulars around the lounge.
+If elected, I will continue to support the lounge through **practical** investment in the areas that will have the greatest impact on student enjoyment of the space, like **better tables and seating**. Of course, I will seek feedback on the current space from students, especially those who are regulars around the lounge, to ensure the needs of the **community** are met.
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+### Release new clothing and other merch
+This year, the CCSS has been hard at work trying to release new official merchandise. They are off to a good start having already released a variety of new, student-designed stickers.
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+If elected, I will work to release new, **student-designed**, high quality clothing that you can feel **proud to wear**.
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+### Improve financial transparency
+The CCSS receives our funding primarily from you, the students. For that reason, it is crucial that we are transparent with our use of funds so that we may be held accountable. The processes surrounding budgeting and financial transparency have long been janky and inconsistent.
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+If elected, I will strive to introduce new processes that reduce management overhead and improve transparency. I will implement reasonable **deadlines** for publishing the budget publicly online after the Fall and Winter general meetings. Additionally, to improve transparency and accountability, I will make available online **all historical budgets**.