Roles are at odds

I was really surprised at the letter from Lorraine Wilson from Community Chest (Peninsula News, May 29) discussing Cr Chris Holstein's political ambitions and defending his position as a part-time general manager of the organization.

The fact that Ms Wilson has been dragged into the debate over Cr Holstein being paid for charitable donations while he is running for the Liberal Party at the State Election is clear evidence that Cr Holstein has a real problem in terms of conflict with his duties.

The fact of the matter is that running for State office is a full time, high profile undertaking which you clearly cannot turn on and off to suit your work conditions.

But more importantly, this is quite at odds with an organisation such as Community Chest which is apolitical and non-partisan.

Cr Holstein is paid by an apolitical organization that depends on generous contributions from the community from which his salary is paid.

I for one would be very reluctant to contribute to such an organisation if I thought for one solitary moment that Cr Holstein was politicking while being paid.

Can this be guaranteed?

J Kissane Umina Beach