Jo Faith, Newtown
Any person who is a supporter of The Greens can be truly delighted that Duncan Dey has been chosen as their leading candidate for Mayor in the pre-selection process.
Duncan has always followed the principles articulated in The Green Policies Charters. They uphold Social Justice, Ecological Sustainability, Participatory Democracy, Peace and Non-Violence. These principles were formed over fifty years ago. Not the thought bubble of one person, but the collective evolution of a movement that formed the foundation principles of The Greens Party.
Vale legend/hero/activist Jack Mundy, who triggered the National GREEN BANS over 50 years ago. Jack, a Trade Union member, advocated all of the above principles in his BLF movement, which was inspirational, as was his life. He was a mentor to many activists who continued to emulate the vision for a better society. He was my mentor and a lifelong friend of great honour.
Thus, if we speak of the elected Greens representatives in the Northern Rivers region, we can in conscience condemn this rogue movement. This self-proclaimed ‘party’ is controlled by right wing cronies who have hijacked the Green brand, who see the movement and genuine party as ‘folks who say NO to everything’, who see themselves as a different Green flavour, boldly defying the genuine principles ratified by The Greens Party.
Folks, support Duncan and his team for honest representation at the next election.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
