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| Source: Sydney Morning Herald |
A long-time advocate for lock-out-laws in Newcastle, Independent Tony Brown is still undecided whether or not he will run in the Newcastle local government elections.
The significant cost of running, both personally and electorally, plus the need for substantial resources is what has left him undecided.
The statement comes after Brown was included in recent phone survey for local government elections conducted by Australian Hotels Association (AHA) without his knowledge.
He says his inclusion in the survey without permission is "highly irregular" for the organisation.
"Really what the AHA are doing is undermining not only the Newcastle success in preventing alcohol related violence, but they're undermining our democratic transparent electoral process by giving undue influence by those parties who want to support them," Brown said.
The statement comes after Brown was included in recent phone survey for local government elections conducted by Australian Hotels Association (AHA) without his knowledge.
He says his inclusion in the survey without permission is "highly irregular" for the organisation.
"Really what the AHA are doing is undermining not only the Newcastle success in preventing alcohol related violence, but they're undermining our democratic transparent electoral process by giving undue influence by those parties who want to support them," Brown said.
However, Tony Brown says if he did decide to run for council and he was elected, the community would see a big difference.
"It's about providing firm strong leadership in Newcastle, somebody who would listen to the community and ensure the decisions were made involving the community and the community are looking for someone who is genuinely prepared to represent Newcastle at the highest levels," said Brown.
