Watch: US man goes viral for breakdancing at town hall before raising tax concerns

A town hall meeting in New Jersey took an unexpected turn when a local …
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One thing I'd like see more of from independent and minor party candidates in future elections - a blog or some other non-walled-garden web presence that lays out where they stand and why they stand there.

Too often when I try to learn more about the candidates, all I can find is a bunch of random old news articles that don't give me much of a sense of what they're about (searching for our last federal Greens candidate for example turned up four old news articles about him running in four different elections, nary a scrap on his actual politics aside from him being a Green).

I would have much preferred to be able to read more about their policies and views in their own words. Surely this can benefit a candidate enough to justify the small expense of blog hosting.

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Independent wins big in Llanelli’s Bigyn by-election

Mr Williams, an employee of Lloyds Bank for over 38 years and former Committee member of Llanelli RFC has a wide experience of working on a range of local issues and supporting community organisations.

The final result was:

Alan Cameron Williams, Independent (490 votes)
Neville Gilasbey, Labour (203 votes)

The by-election was called following the disqualification of a Labour Councillor as they had not attended any Council meeting over a period of 6 months. 

Mr Williams said: “I’d like to give my heartfelt thanks to the residents of Glenalla, Penyfan, Llwynwhilwg, Stebonheath, Coedcae and across the Bigyn Ward for their support and faith in me. I’m proud to have been part of a positive campaign with a clear message of putting our Community and not Party first.

“I’m looking forward to working with Independent County + Town Councillor Michael Cranham to secure a stronger, fairer and brighter future for Bigyn. Our priorities include fighting to protect all of our local health services at Prince Philip Hospital, keeping Bigyn tidy by taking action on fly-tipping and littering, raising residents’ concerns on speeding, traffic management and road safety as well as calling for investment to upgrade play equipment and surfaces at our parks.”

Councillor Michael Cranham added: “This result is a clear message to the Labour-led Town Council to reverse their decision to introduce ‘Attendance Allowance’ expenses for Town Councillors which has cost the taxpayer over £15,000 so far while also the UK Labour Government had previously withdrawn the Winter Fuel Allowance from pensioners affecting over 1,000 residents in Bigyn Ward”. 

“I have known Alan for many years, and he will be an excellent Councillor. He is someone who cares, works hard and will always put our community first. Together, we will make a strong team with a drive and determination to get things done while also being available to anyone who needs our assistance”

Independent Opposition Councillors on the Town Council have also labelled the victory in Bigyn as a ‘landslide’ and one which now shows that they offer a real alternative to the current Labour-led Town Council ahead of the next Council elections scheduled to take place in 2027. 

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Shock Poll Shows Independent Nebraska Union Leader Beating Republican Senator

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Cornel West Isn’t Worried About Being Called a Spoiler https://time.com/6323557/cornel-west-president-rfk-trump-spoiler/

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