Put citizens first

By Thandeka Percival On In Guyana News |
Members of the City Constabulary in their ceremonial dress march along Regent Street yesterday prior to the arrival of the President. (Photo by Keno George)
Members of the City Constabulary in their ceremonial dress march along Regent Street yesterday prior to the arrival of the President. (Photo by Keno George)

With the controversial parking meter contract instigating fractures within the Mayor and City Council (M&CC), President David Granger yesterday reminded city councillors that they are accountable to the citizens who voted them into office.

Members of the City Constabulary in their ceremonial dress march along Regent Street yesterday prior to the arrival of the President. (Photo by Keno George)
Members of the City Constabulary in their ceremonial dress march along Regent Street yesterday prior to the arrival of the President. (Photo by Keno George)

In the first presidential address to the city council in 20 years, Granger told councillors that they each represent at least 2,800 citizens.

“You don’t represent yourself, you don’t represent your families, you don’t represent your political party; you represent … citizens and you have to listen to them,” he emphasised.

Bookended by the Mayor Patricia Chase-Green and Deputy Mayor Sherod Duncan, who were