Candidate calls for positive campaign

Labor party council election candidate Mr Craig Munnings has called on candidates to run "positive" campaigns.

He said it was disappointing that one of the first responses of some candidates was to "go negative".

"We need to lift the standard of debate so as to concentrate our efforts on delivering positive outcomes to our local residents," Mr Munnings said.

"Such debates should not be based on personality or slogans but on the merits of candidates' policies.

"The Peninsula has a real opportunity to have at least one of its own residents elected to the Council this election.

"Our team has devised a five-point plan which will begin to address solutions and to build on the work which has already begun.

"As your neighbour, I promise that I will maintain the debate on what is right, not just for what is popular.

"I will continue to hold fast to the principles of equity and fairness, knowing that at times such principles may come at a personal cost.

"However, we on the Peninsula feel that we have been neglected and now need people who actually live on the Peninsula to represent our interests

"I reiterate the promise I made at the outset of this campaign: With your support, I will take up the challenge with enthusiasm, zeal and vigour and, together, we can always ensure that the Peninsula's voice is heard."

Press release, 13 Aug 2008 Craig Munnings, Australian Labor Party