Until the reopening of many sectors on island and with the ongoing uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual town hall meetings are more important than ever. They’re a valuable way in politics for constituents to hear from leaders, create a sense of community and reinforce the constituency’s mission, goals, values and culture
In more than 30 years’ experience in political campaigning, I’ve
learned that one of the things voters value most is the opportunity to connect
with leaders. That’s why town hall meetings are so important; they give leaders
a forum for sharing their plans, reviewing critical issues and discussing what
constituents can do to help their communities succeed.
The intention behind this new initiative, it appears to me, is to create an open space for voters to engage in conversations. One would hope that these three meetings do not become just a series of dense, one-way presentations which can be made worse if one session is just the same as each other town hall.
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| Top - Pauline Prospere, Bottom - Alphonsus St Rose, Right - Hon. Bradley Felix |
According to Jonathan Chalon, from Ministry of Youth and Sports, “This is a great
opportunity for our Choiseul Youth to engage in a dialogue with each candidate
on different dates. Let us listen to what is in store for us and also for us to
share our concerns and get answers to those burning questions.”
Virtual town hall meetings were mostly unheard of a year
ago. Now they’re a powerful tool in the politician communication toolbox.
You can jointhe event via the zoom platform. Look out for additional information in
the coming days!!!
