Become informed – Northern Advocate – 28th September 2013
Informed voters?
After
attending at least 17 public Election meetings to date and speaking to them as
a Mayoral candidate during this campaign, I have concerns that there may be
many un- informed voters about to cast
their selections.
From speaking with many and fielding numerous calls
about candidates, a large number of those queries are about Northland Regional
Council and Northland District Health Board candidates.
Yes there has
been a scarcity of these candidates on the election trail.
Most meetings
have been for only the Mayoral candidates with a smaller number catering for
Ward candidates. A small number have included the NRC candidates and there have
been no meetings, to my knowledge, where Northland District Health Board
candidates were invited along to speak; however a couple in attendances had
taken an opportunity to say a few words.
We do not
need ill informed voters; don’t rely on everything in the candidate information
booklet circulated with the voting papers, as that information is not
confirmed.
If you are
genuinely concerned make an effort to contact candidates that appeal to you and
ask a few questions; it may make a difference to your decision to vote wisely.
Warren Slater
Mayoral
/ Okara Candidate