'Beaver away and root out votes' FF front-bencher tells local supporters
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| Antoinette Buckley, centre, with deputies Fiona O'Loughlin and Michael McGrath. |
Speaking at her campaign update event in An Tearmann, he urged those working on her behalf to 'beaver away' and 'root out' votes wherever they can to ensure she gets across the line.
"You're 80 percent of the way, so keep on running until you're through the finish line," he told her. "Though I'm certain you will be elected early on, do remember that in a local election like this the last seats will be decided by a very few votes."
Deputy McGrath said there had been a 'downgrading' of local authorities in past years, with many functions having been reduced or even taken away. "We want local councillors to be able to decide about what matters in their own areas. Kilcullen and its greater hinterland will be best served if Antoinette Buckley is elected."
Earlier the candidate had told those present that eight weeks on the campaign had been a 'life changing' experience, and had confirmed that the work she has been doing in the community for the last few years is 'what I should be about'.
"Knocking on doors and walking the roads is where you find the real issues," she said. She spoke of the need for affordable housing and rental property, and the sick and vulnerable not getting what they deserve from the health system. "I've heard concerns on mental health, especially amongst younger people. I spoke to a mother trapped in her home because her autistic son is not getting the support he needs." Public transport, traffic congestion, 'crippling' rates on business, the lack of rural broadband are other live issues.
Speaking in her support, Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin commended the 'time, energy, and commitment' Antoinette Buckley has given to her community and the 'absolutely incredible' number of local projects she has 'championed'. "Her sense of doing the right thing makes her an ideal candidate," she said.
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