Letters to the editor – October 21

October 21 2016 - 5:00pm
Letters to the editor – October 21
Letters to the editor – October 21

Open up on party links

I moved to Warrnambool last year so know little about the 25 candidates currently running for council. I was surprised in reading the election material circulated by and about them that only one of the 25 openly declared a link to a political party. Another provided a mobile number so when I asked of any political party involvement she responded that she was a member of one of the main parties. While party membership past or present doesn't tell us all about a candidate it does tell us something  For example I could without knowing vote for a candidate who is a covert member of One Nation. I find most of the policies and positions of that organisation abhorrent and in particular those related to immigration and race. I would never vote that way and should not through a lack of relevant information provided. Next time around I hope council elections are more transparent and democratic through requiring all candidates having to declare any past or current political party affiliations.  

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