Independent Debra Wales

For many years, I have been working for our local community for a fair go and was very honoured when John Hatton contacted me to stand on his Upper House ticket.

Like me, John stands for honesty and integrity and in these days this is a very rare commodity in our parliament.

It is time that all levels of government were held accountable so that we do not have a repeat of the recent investment losses by Gosford Council or any council in NSW.

Councils should be forced to ensure that our millions of dollars are not amassed in trust funds but rather spent on essential services including our local roads.

It is not acceptable that we have to endure degraded roads, poor services and sub standard amenities in this day and age.

John Hatton in the Upper House will hold Councils responsible and accountable and where necessary will call for a Royal Commission into the performance of Local Government.

I have a well established record in my local community as an advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves.

I have strived for a community that we can all be proud of and I will continue to do that if elected to the Upper House.

Email, 17 Mar 2011 Debra Wales, Umina