Before I start this letter, let me say I love you unconditionally as our mothers would
expect, and blood is thicker than politics. We are all in agreement that the PLP cannot
remain in government, and I applaud your efforts to remove them from government thus
far.
However, a common theme of C22 is that the OBA has never canvassed the entire
constituency. Mr. Pearman has never stepped foot in Tribe Road No 5, and to date, has
never contacted the families of Quincy Simmons or Kenni Outerbridge. Both men were
victims of gun crime in the constituency where the Shadow Minister of Justice
represents. In 2022, when there was a shooting in Frithholme Gardens, he was quick to
release a statement. Why is he only comfortable representing one segment of the
constituency?.
As part of my ongoing advocacy for Gilbert Institute, I attended their cross-country
races and spoke with parents. They organized a protest, and at this protest was the first
time I’ve seen him in the constituency. You’ve had years to represent the parents and
children at Gilbert Institute, instead you waited for an election to get called to get involved. That is not proper representation its smoke and mirrors and the residents of C22 deserve better.
I canvassed the St. Michaels area, and not only are the residents against the closure of
Gilbert Institute, but they are also afraid that the unknown length of construction to
repurpose the school will cause tra ic delays, loud noise, and reduced property values.
Many of these residents are senior citizens on fixed incomes trying to navigate the ever-
increasing health insurance premiums. Some have decided to gamble with Future Care,
which in some instances has left them frustrated and struggling to a ord specialist visits and mental health care.
On Harvey Road, the residents fear the dangerous driving on their road. If he had ever
canvassed the area, he would notice how dangerous that road could be. Three families
have made contact with Works and Engineering in the past four years, and the only thing
they’ve done is give a free mirror to a resident.
The people want speedbumps to not only
protect life but also their property. Many homes are on the roadside and will be damaged in a high-speed collision. It’s gotten to the point that I am organizing a private company to survey the roads, and once the survey is completed, we’ll get a permit, and myself and six of my mates are going to install speedbumps.
Furthermore, the reasons you publicly gave for expelling Vic Ball from the OBA were that
Mr. Ball did not canvass nor did he regularly update your VAN. If that is the truth, then
why hasn’t Mr. Pearman been sanctioned by your party for his inactivity in C22? Why the
double standard here? It seems to be a double standard here.
So you’re going to ask, well, what have you done? So far, I’ve done this:
• Registered residents for supplemental trash collection at $6.00 per week. So far,
there are six registered and due to start collection next month. If any other
residents in the constituency would like to register, visit pageteast.com.
• Through my preferential employment program, I have already connected two
residents to one business in the constituency, and they are due to start work
soon.
• Began the process of having bulk shopping days and discount days at a local
grocer. This initiative is set to start in April and lowers the cost of living for the
residents.
• Advocated for Gilbert Institute to remain open or for the government to provide
transitional support to the parents.
In closing, the residents of C22 deserve proper representation. The idea of a safe seat
due to party alliance is dead.
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