This month we have a State election and it is a chance for us to elect politicians to represent us and our communities. Many residents of the Paterson and adjoining areas have already experienced living with the ineptness of our current crop of politicians and bureaucrats with respect to how the increased truck traffic from Martins Creek Quarry has affected our daily lives. Following the pictures of the jack knifed truck in the last issue here are some further examples how the increased truck activity has reduced the road safety and amenity of our region
A truck and dog was also clocked doing 90kph in an 80 zone and 110kph in a 100 zone on Gresford Rd. The incident was reported to Daracon.
All Upper Hunter, Maitland and Port Stephens candidates in the upcoming elections were sent briefing notes about our quarry issue and have been invited to meet and discuss our issues. The following are the candidates we have met with todate;
Michael Johnsen – National Candidate Upper Hunter
Martin Rush – Labor Candidate Upper Hunter
Steve Thomson – Liberal Candidate Maitland
Phillip Penfold – Independent Maitland
We are hopeful that these candidates now have a better understanding of the issues and will make a public statement as to their positions before the election