Well, it is all done and dusted and whilst on a personal
level I was thrilled to be re-elected for a fifth term of office, and
especially to have increased my share of the vote in my ward, and a pretty good
turnout, all things considered, of 46%.
This was a difficult election for many reasons, not least the
ongoing situation at central government level, which clearly has had an impact
on the result.
I know that I could not have succeeded without the help of
local residents, many of whom were willing to put aside their own political
views to support me, for which I am profoundly grateful. I am also aware though
of those who either chose not to vote at all, in addition to those who felt
that one of the other candidates would serve them and their community better.
In the coming weeks and months I will do my best to identify the reasons for
such disquiet and do whatever I can to alleviate their concerns. I am very
aware of the fact that it is my role to represent the whole community, and
although I know that I do not always get it right, it is not for want of trying.
For my sins, I have also now been elected as the leader of
our much diminished Conservative party in South Somerset. Something of a
poisoned chalice some might say, but, when you are down there is only one way
to go, and that is up! I am very much looking forward to working together with
my newly elected fellow members, to ensure that we best serve the whole
community.
Cllr. Linda Vijeh, Neroche Ward
No comments:
Post a Comment