The team is now known as LARRY WHIPPER'S TEAM for PEOPLE POWER and they are determined to put local government back into the hands of the people and take it away from those who have puhed their own pet agenda's and self interests!
The Larry Whipper’s team for People Power kicked off their campaign at the Briars on Saturday night, the 12th of July 2008. “ The night was an outstanding success,” Larry said. Actor Michael Caton who hosted the evening spoke about the important role that Local government play. “Unlike other levels of government, it is in direct contact with the people” he said. Michael also spoke about how people are becoming more and more disillusioned by the major political parties and the turmoil, which they create.
"True independents are the only way to get the message and concerns of the community to the table. Larry Whipper’s team, for people Power, has shown that they are a group of independents that are more than capable of delivering the good’s. You all live in such a special place People Power is from my experience, the only way to protect the things you value”! Michael said
Peter Smyth, spoke about the need to look after the communities money and transparency. Lyndall highlighted the need for a focus on sustainability and sound environmental management. Alex McCaffrey highlighted the need to look after our open spaces and the quality of life for young families and children. Jan Hainke, a tireless volunteer for the community and the environment, spoke about the value of volunteering and of her respect for Larry Whipper’s values. “ I would not even consider throwing my hat in the ring with any one else” Jan said!
Larry reiterated the need to return local government to the people. “ The policies of the Larry Whipper’s team for people Power are first and foremost to involve residents, young and old in the process of local government. It should be inclusive and not exclusive “ Larry said.
We will give an undertaking to be socially just, we will look after ratepayers money, we will be accountable and we will be eco-friendly” Larry said. "As a team of individuals, the thread that joins us is our sincere need to protect the specialness of the Southern Highlands, nothing more and nothing less!” This message was reiterated by all the People Power Team members.
The entertainment on the evening was provided by Louise Bell, Phito, Shayna Stewart, Bob McGuiness, Gary Hastie, Dave Debs, PJ, Karen Ashworth and Shacapella and provided a very ambient and energetic backdrop for the evenings celebrations, symbolizing the union of people and power, which was a fitting environment for Larry Whipper’s Team for people Power to be introduced.
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