The Xpress Times caught up with the newly elected DA councillor Ann McDonnell, who was elated and in need of very urgent sleep at the time, to get her thoughts on winning Ward 22.
McDonnell won ward 22 in a tightly contested battle with former counsellor, ANC candidate Vishnugopal (Doeshiee) Govender, who came in a very close second.
Ward 22 comprises of Shakaskraal, Nkobongo (C-Section), Umhali, Sheffield Beach, Tinley Manor and Salt Rock. This ward was under ANC control for many years and now a new era will be ushered in with the DA and McDonnell at the helm. McDonnell congratulated the IEC on a job well done.
“My priority off the cuff is to address and assess the state of basic skills and training in Shakaskraal,” said McDonnell.
People have houses but no jobs and I aim to bridge the gap of this unlikely trend. McDonnell referred specifically to the Nkobongo (C-Section) area where unemployment is very high.
With the DA and the ANC being the only two parties that actually govern provinces, the DA will strongly attempt to implement the Cape Town example into the governance of Ward 22 indicated McDonnell.
“Cleanliness, storm water drains and the like is another pressing concern,” said a concerned McDonnell. I hope I can be a councillor that people feel they can be comfortable with.
She is already looking forward to the electing of the ward committee and the first council meeting. McDonnell made it clear that she was sincere and serious in getting former Ward 22 counsellor Doeshiee Govender to accept her offer on joining the ward committee.
All in all McDonnell indicated her readiness to implement the mandate of the DA on service delivery and her objectives in creating and maintaining a Ward 22 that is robust and thriving economically and socially.
WE DELIVER: Your new ward 22 Cllr Ann McDonnell
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