Lib Dem candidate emphasises cooperation
Morag Maclean, the Liberal Democrat candidate in the Stowe by-election on February 13, spoke about how she intends to work as a councillor if elected.
“In my time as a manager in the NHS I have had to balance the interests of many different groups, within and outside the health service. I anticipate that being a City Councillor will require the same approach to problems.
“With that end in view, I am happy to be joining a team of Lib Dem councillors, and working with them, and hopefully adding my experience and the skills I have gained over the years to theirs.
“I do not believe in argument and contradiction for its own sake – it wastes time and money – but there is a place in local government for constructive criticism and opposing viewpoints. Ultimately, this will mean working together with other political groupings to find common ground that will benefit everyone, rather than erecting a brick wall that blocks any contrary opinions.”
Paul McDermott, leader of the Liberal Democrats on the City Council, has said, “Morag’s views here are ones shared by the whole Lib Dem grouping. We are now seeing the benefits of collegiality and cooperation here on the City Council, as well as on the District Council, and I look forward to working with Morag to help provide a fair deal for all Stowe residents.”
