The nomination of six mayoral candidates, and numerous hopefuls for TCC councillors,
poses a real problem for the voters, who must choose their new employees.
In the real world, we would start with a job description, and require applicants to demonstrate their working suitability with a CV, and later with a personal interview.
Given that less than half of the voters, care enough to actually vote, the rest of us must ensure that the candidates we elect, are able to understand the role, and have the ability
to carry out that role consistently and well.
Those voters, who are, or have been in business understand a few basic facts.
We cannot spend more money than we can afford. We cannot afford to employ people who are 'ambivalent to the workforce” as appears to be the case with 62% of the current staff ( Staff report)
We need to insist that all employees, including the Mayor and councillors have a clear idea of what we want from them.
We must insist that candidates recognize the issues that a concerned public is raising, and clearly demonstrate their individual ability to have a credible plan to address those issues.
A suitably worded questionnaire completed by each candidate, would provide a measure of comfort for all voters, and focus our decisions on abilities, rather than personalities.
Graham H. Clarke, Avenues.