I WISH to respond to Kaye Maher’s letter in Tuesday’s
Advertiser,
“Call for councillors to show their colours”, which questioned whether I had any involvement with the National Party.
The answer to Ms Maher’s question is no. I am not now and have never previously been aligned with or a member of any political party.
I am 100 per cent independent and I do not see room for party politics in local government.
Ms Maher states that I have been photographed with the leader of the Nationals in relation to a youth policy the National Party launched in 2006.
The National Party contacted me and asked for my feedback on its policy from the eyes of a 16-year-old learner driver.
On many occasions I have had my photo taken with members of different political parties.
I don’t see how this makes me aligned to any particular party.
I am in my role as a councillor for my community, not myself.
I am passionate about seeing Bendigo grow and develop and helping other young people achieve their dreams. I am not interested in running for other levels of government or joining political parties.
Cr JAMES READE,
Sandhurst Ward, City of Greater Bendigo
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