Councillors Julie Stewart-Turner and Karen Allison visited Newsome Junior School to answer questions from pupils today as part of Local Democracy Week.
Newsome councillors Karen Allison and Julie Stewart-Turner are at Newsome Junior School today, talking about local democracy. #eldw2017 pic.twitter.com/fVX6JlrR5X— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
"If there's anything that bothers you, you can come talk to us. We'll do our best to help. We're hear to work with you. We care." #ELDW2017 pic.twitter.com/PRo6K9b9mn— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
Q: How did you become a Cllr?— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
A: Even though I was shy, I always had lots of bottle...@beacouncillor #eldw2017 pic.twitter.com/VvGcP85czx
Q: Do you like being a cllr?— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
A: Yes, I get to meet lots of amazing people. It's hard but I love it.
A: And each day is different.#ELDW2017 pic.twitter.com/zCI5U7Zypy
Q: How did you get picked?— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
A: 18,000 people live in Newsome Ward & it's people here who get to vote. #eldw2017 pic.twitter.com/HJdAIWshHb
Q: Why do you want to change things?— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
A: We don't want to change the area too much because it's great. But things aren't good for everyone. pic.twitter.com/9nX0mkAVPT
Q: Why did you want to be a councillor?— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
A: I'm proud of the area and want to help people who live here.#eldw2017 #localdemocracyweek pic.twitter.com/o3E2Hib1ZR
Q: What's your most common complaint?— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
A: Potholes. A big one filled up with water once and someone put a toy duck in it.#ELDW2017 pic.twitter.com/srRAYUK2Aq
Q: What's a normal day like?— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
A: There's no such thing for councillors. No two days are the same. But that makes it interesting. #ELDW2017 pic.twitter.com/HZSNAzcvhg
Q: What's the most important part of being a councillor?— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
A: Representing people, especially those who find it difficult to be heard. pic.twitter.com/GUlibG1r9u
Q: What qualifications do you need to be a councillor?— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
A: You don't. A good education is important though and you need to be able to listen. pic.twitter.com/X7Uu7TWcAM
Q: Why do you want to do this, to be a councillor?— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
A: To help people grow.@beacouncillor #ELDW2017 #localdemocracyweek pic.twitter.com/dZSL0PANma
Q: What qualities do you need to be a councillor?— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
A: Be open-minded, unbiased & open to learning. Be honest, caring & patient.#ELDW2017 pic.twitter.com/gPxTV45e0n
Q: Is being a councillor hard?— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
A: There are days you can't fix everything. We can't always help. It's hard not being able to help everyone. pic.twitter.com/JI90PBr4aB
Q: What is it like to be a councillor?— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
A: Enjoyable. Very varied. Sometime hard, long days. Sometimes we're out working with local groups. pic.twitter.com/NiwTEVjYiU
Q: Do you have a boss?— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
A: Really the people who elect us are our boss. We do have lots of rules to follow.#localdemocracyweek #ELDW2017 pic.twitter.com/SDZX023nqG
Q: Do councillors normally go to schools?— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
A: I love coming to schools. You've got such fantastic ideas. It's inspiring. We'd like to do more pic.twitter.com/4GxQWiZ6Qs
Huge thanks to @newsomejunior for hosting a #localdemocracyweek school visit today. Fantastic questions from the children. #ELDW2017 pic.twitter.com/qxyVOxF453— Kirklees Democracy (@kirkdemocracy) October 11, 2017
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