Sunday, February 11, 2007

Standing for Election as M.L.A.

I am standing for election on 7th March 2007 for the position of M.L.A. - my 'c.v.' follows, I feel my record of achievement and working for my community speaks for itself and why I hope to be elected.

A councillor for 12 years, and have gained a reputation for hard work, integrity and commitment and for always putting my constituents first. I have been Deputy Mayor and Mayor.
I led and continue to campaign against the unjust water rates organising the collection of 12000 signatures.
I have fought against the new higher rates which are being implemented disgracefully.
I spearheaded the campaign against the destruction of one of the best educational systems in the U.K. collecting almost 16000 signatures.
Involved with the education of our young people at all levels.
I am a member of the Omnibus Partnership, a voluntary organisation of disabled people, and for which I successfully campaigned for the retention of accessible and inclusive public bus and rail transport.
I have consistently fought against Planning Service decisions which so often ignore the wishes of local people.
Since being elected through my campaign to retain The Banks Residential Home I have supported and helped in many ways the more vulnerable members of our society.
Through the PSNI, I established a local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme which has led the way with other schemes.
The future is in the hands of you the voters. I promise I will give my full commitment to working with common sense and experience on the daily issues which are important to us all.
We need local people back into the Assembly who carry a bit of clout and who are not afraid to stand up and fight for what is right.
I give my promise that, as always, you - the community have my full commitment to do my best at all times and carry out my duties with honour.