Residents are not interested in party politics and scoring points. It doesn't get things done. I think people enjoy feeling they have a role in their community. I see my role as getting people included and involved. He thinks it's a social event, too.
People can come together over issues, make new friends and have fun.
However Cecilia Green has yet to be convinced. I was very disappointed with the first Forum I went to 18 months ago. There were only five residents and about 11 council people. I think it's because we have only recently been asked what we want or need. We need to build up more trust.