Getting locals to stand

State member Marie Andrews has a point when she wants wards for Gosford Council.

The problem is getting people to stand.

The Woy Woy Peninsula hasn't had a council representative since Lynne Bockholt retired, which is a shame because experience in local government is a great training ground for aspiring politicians.

Some great politicians who trained in local government include Ben Chifley, Harry Jensen, Lionel Bowen, Pat Hills and Harry Moore.

These days the candidates are Party staffers and celebs.

They haven't got a clue about ordinary people.

It's just a game or a career to them.

Keith Whitfield Woy Woy