Will Holstein stand aside?

The pre-selection of Cr Chris Holstein as the Liberal Candidate for Gosford over long-time favourite Debra Wales was certainly a shock to many of us who have followed her good work.

But it brings to mind that when Debra Wales was a candidate at the last State Election and a councillor, she stood aside from her councillor duties, unpaid, so as not to be a burden on the ratepayer while she ran a campaign.

I also recall that Cr Holstein was one of those who loudly insisted on this.

Therefore, I can only imagine that Cr Holstein will do the same now that he is running for State Parliament.

I would also imagine that he will stand aside from his paid Community Chest position to which many of us contribute financially.

I would hate to think that our hard earned rates and charitable dollar would be shoring up Mr Holstein's Liberal campaign through the payment of his councillor allowance and community chest salary.

Jack Galway Woy Woy