[Mike Davies]

@Conde 741 wrote:

I’m sure I saw another candidate on the forums who never actually responded to the survey. After all the hard work the Wrexham.com guys put in to contacting everyone, I think the candidate should have responded.

@Conde 742 wrote:

Mr. Mike Davies, Council Candidate for Rhosnesni (Plaid), is the candidate I saw on the introductions section.

Damian.

I am disappointed that you chose to mention me by name. That does seem like a personal dig and appears to suggest that I couldn’t be bothered, I guess that gives me a right of reply now.

I admit I have been remiss in posting a reply to the set of questions which Rob has put online. I had intended to put forward my thoughts but things have been rather hectic over the last few weeks. Firstly, remember my job (I am an operational firefighter) does not allow me the opportunity to post online whilst on duty. I guess its easier if you are a student.

Most of my free time lately, I have been out treading the pavements and meeting people face to face in the Rhosnesni ward. In fact even today in the pouring rain (when you were here online posting your message) I was walking round the Goulbourne estate delivering information leaflets and chatting to people.

To show you how busy I have been. Every single household has had at least 2 and sometimes 3 communications, (which have all been hand delivered, giving me the opportunity to interact in person). I even managed to write to a postal voter who lives in New Zealand!. I have spoken to hundreds of residents and discussed issues which concern them, also explaining my own philosophies and thoughts on what I intend to do should I be successful in next weeks election. I have also received phone calls and emails from residents, some offering support, other just asking me my thoughts on a number of issues.

I am aware that you are a big supporter and user of the Internet and Social Media, I agree that there is certainly a place for such methods of communications. However if you go out and meet people face to face in the area, you will quickly realise that some people do not possess a computer, also many who have one do not normally access sites such as this. They rely in old fashioned methods of communication – talking and listening.

I suppose it’s easier for me as I live in Rhosnesni whereas and live some distance away, but you chose to stand for this ward. Remember, if you succeed in getting elected, people will expect you to pop round to talk to them, rather than use the internet. It is a big area, there are almost 1300 houses and a few thousand individual residents.

I hope this does not come over as condescending, but you chose to have a little personal dig at me. You will learn in time that sometimes it isn’t always a good idea to use that tactic as you can leave yourself open to a reply.

To conclude, I actually wish you well with your endeavours. I am pleased to see somebody of your age getting interested in local issues/politics. Good luck for the future.

Regards

Mike Davies

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