I don’t want to be represented by new gentry

CANDIDATES running for election in the Waterford electoral area are stating publicly that they have given their salary to charity in the past and intend to continue doing so if elected in June.

I don’t want to be represented by new gentry
Thu, 29 Apr, 2004 - 01:00

This is electioneering at its worst.

It is a backward step when a person who can ‘afford’ to serve the people is suggested as preferable to a person best suited to serve the people.

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